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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Do you feel airlines are prepared to help you evacuate in an emergency?
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Senator Duckworth "not at all confident" she could safely evacuate airplane - Wheelchair Travel
U.S. Senator and wheelchair user Tammy Duckworth accused the FAA of overlooking disabled people in airplane emergency standards and testing.
Josh Grisdale1 CommentI understand the feeling. Though I think the emergency evacuation at Haneda this New Years involved someone with a disability… so… maybe? 💦