
Flying with a Disability
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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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“The bill would also mandate that each report be publicly available. Complaints could include mishandling of passengers with a disability or their accessibility equipment, along with difficulties passengers experience when communicating with an air carrier or its staff.”…
thehill.com
New bill aims to improve transparency around disability-related air travel complaints
Story at a glance In 2019, around 27 million Americans with disabilities traveled by air. Although the 1986 Air Carrier Access Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, individuals w…