Flying with a Disability
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I remember being on a flight to Florida 30 years ago and sitting in the aisle seat because it was easiest for my family to have me sit there. The CA came and told us I needed to be in the window seat because in case of emergency I would block the others in my aisle… that did NOT go over well with my mom……
wheelchairtravel.org
The Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act will require the FAA to consider seat density and disabled passengers in safety plans.
“Making air travel accessible to older travelers and people with disabilities is ultimately about being inclusive. It is about enabling everyone, regardless of ability, to enjoy the freedom that air travel offers.”
https://blog.aci.aero/taking-people-to-new-heights-in-accessible-and-inclusive-airports/
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Taking People to New Heights in Accessible and Inclusive Airports - ACI Insights
Cover image credit: Riley Smith By Brad McCannell, Vice President of Access and Inclusion, Rick Hansen Foundation Despite the industry’s best efforts, travelling can be stressful. Air travellers can experience apprehension even before arriving at […]
Something else to worry about when flying…
foxnews.com
Cory Lee of Georgia shared an incident that occurred on Nov. 13 when a Delta flight crew asked him to exit the aircraft before his wheelchair was brought to the door of the plane.
Some good basic starter tips.. but I have yet to have a flight where they don’t spend at least 30 minutes requesting to see my batteries, telling them you can’t remove them easily, showing pictures, confirming the type again with someone who is clearly not knowledgable… etc :P…
Good to see Canada addressing this:
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