Flying with a Disability
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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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What do you think of this list? Obviously not exhaustive because it doesn’t have Japanese airlines like JAL and ANA!
https://mobilitydeck.com/best-airlines-for-disabled-passengers/
mobilitydeck.com
7 Best Airlines for Disabled Passengers (& WHEELCHAIR USERS)
Here we present the 7 best airlines for disabled passengers and wheelchair users & the most important things to consider when FLYING WITH A DISABILITY.
Really enjoyed this discussion on the future of flying with a disability:
https://wheelchairtravel.org/watch-interview-chris-wood-airplane-wheelchair-space/
wheelchairtravel.org
Watch: Interview with Air 4 All Visionary Chris Wood - Wheelchair Travel
John Morris interviewed Chris Wood to discuss a new seating concept that will allow power wheelchairs to be secured in the aircraft cabin.
Seems like quite an adventure. Barely made it on one flight in the past, but don’t want to actually miss one! Has it happened to you?
https://atvyyc.net/2021/12/06/missing-a-connecting-flight/
atvyyc.net
Missing A Connecting Flight - Accessible Travels & Vacations
Travelling is fun when everything goes as planned and there is no unexpected surprises. I’ve had previous issues with weather delays over the years and it always worked itself out. On my last flight last month to Orlando, my friend … Continue reading
Great to see this program expanding! Have you been to an airport that has implemented it?
https://www.milwaukeemag.com/mke-airport-will-join-the-hidden-disabilities-sunflower-program/
milwaukeemag.com
MKE Airport Will Join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program - Milwaukee Magazine
This is one of many ways the airport is working to make travel more accessible.
While I certainly wouldn’t go as far as saying “risk free”, hopefully this will cut down on damaged mobility devices due to staff lifting by parts that shouldn’t be used for lifting!
attoday.co.uk
Aviramp has recently launched the Chair Lifter, a wheelchair lifter that makes air travel accessible, where wheelchairs may otherwise be too heavy to lift into aircraft holds.
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