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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Which US airlines damage the most wheelchairs? (2025 data)
John Morris just published his annual ranking of US airlines by wheelchair and scooter mishandling rates, using 2025 DOT data.
Delta is the clear standout at 0.43% (down from 0.63% the year before). The next-best carrier’s rate is almost double that. JetBlue ended up at the bottom at 1.44%, with Frontier right behind at 1.43%. The overall…
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Ranking: Airlines Most Likely to Damage Wheelchairs
Data from the DOT's Air Travel Consumer Report includes insights on airline wheelchair damage from the 2025 calendar year.
Josh Grisdale and Numan1 CommentReally hope they come up with rankings in other countries as well. It’s usually easy enough to know about your local domestic airlines, but when in another country it can be much harder to gauge which is good or not.