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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Josh Grisdale in
Flying with a Disability a year agoa year ago (edited)
“Until we are able to board airplanes with our mobility devices, sitting in our mobility devices, we are at risk.”
Couldn’t agree more.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/air-canada-ceo-accessibility-issues-house-of-commons-1.7105767
cbc.ca
'Shocking': Air Canada CEO blasted over accessibility services at House committee | CBC News
Lawmakers took Air Canada's CEO to task on Monday over "shocking" and "scandalous" failures to accommodate passengers living with disabilities.
Josh Grisdale and schroth-sensei1 Comment-
Agreed! I can sit in my wheelchair for 12-hours with virtually no aches and pains. On an airplane, besides the pains of getting to my seat, I last an hour at best sitting on their chair before having to be adjusted to a slightly more comfortable position, which likewise doesn’t last long. I feel lucky that I can manage that, and I applaud…
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