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Share tips and experiences on accessible air travel, airport navigation, and in-flight accommodations... View more
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Share tips and experiences on accessible air travel, airport navigation, and in-flight accommodations for travelers with disabilities. From booking assistance and seat selection to security screening, boarding, and accessible facilities on planes, this is the place to ask questions or offer advice – someone here has likely experienced it before. You’ll find first-hand reviews, personal stories, and recommendations for cultural, nature, and leisure trips that start with a flight. This group welcomes all accessibility needs, helping you enjoy a more accessible and stress-free flying experience.
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Hope these changes will quickly be adopted and put in place!
disabilityinsider.com
New guidance to improve travel experience for passengers with disabilities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new guidance to assist airlines and handling agents to transport mobility aids safely and efficiently and improve the travel experience for passengers with disabilities.
Some important sizes to remember – might want to bookmark this!
https://wheelchairtravel.org/air-travel/airplane-cargo-hold-dimensions/
wheelchairtravel.org
Airplane Cargo Hold Dimensions for Wheelchairs - WheelchairTravel.org
Airplane cargo hold doors have a maximum height, making some power wheelchairs and scooters too tall to fit. Size measurements of every aircraft cargo hold door here.
Do these airline rankings line-up with your experiences?
https://wheelchairtravel.org/ranking-best-worst-airlines-wheelchair-users/
wheelchairtravel.org
Ranking the Best and Worst U.S. Airlines of 2022 for Wheelchair Users - Wheelchair Travel
Using DOT data, airlines have been ranked across several measures of airline quality, including wheelchair damage and disability complaints.
Great accessibility awaits those flying in to (or out of) Sydney’s airport
havewheelchairwilltravel.net
Sydney International Airport offers Changing Places accessible bathrooms with a hoist, sensory maps and the Hidden Disabilities program.
“We are on a journey of constant improvement, and making the airport experience an inclusive and seamless one for all is a core element of it.”
torontopearson.com
YYZ recognized for accessibility improvement
Second airport in the world and first in North America to receive this accreditation
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