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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Hmmmm…. not sure I wanted to know…
https://wheelchairtravel.org/top-4-causes-of-wheelchair-damage-on-flights/
wheelchairtravel.org
Top 4 Causes of Wheelchair Damage on Flights - Wheelchair Travel
Understanding why airlines damage wheelchairs is key to preventing it — these are the top 4 reasons why wheelchairs get damaged on flights.
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My last experiences flying were terrible, a lot of damages in my wheelchair even that they stored in a cargo container. Even after several warnings and sharing about past incidents, no solution, it always happens.
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It all comes down to a lack of respect for us. They see us and think we’ll just take having our broken vital equipment ‘as is’. They don’t realize that we will speak up. I’ve chewed out ground crews for joking that my wheelchair wasn’t at the jetway yet because it was damaged or lost. (I do this by asking if they like having a job. They shut… Read more
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