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Airplane improvements for accessibility
Hello!
I have the opportunity to talk with a major airline about challenges and possible improvements for accessibility.
They want a variety of perspectives so I wanted to ask here about the needs and hopes of everyone.
The discussion has mostly to do with the airplane itself but all ideas are welcome!
What is a challenge for you onboard?…
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Much appreciation for being a part of this important collaboration! Some important things, although not comprehensive, are assuring an aisle chair is on board and in working condition, have movable arm rests for transfers from the aisle chair into traditional seats, have restrooms which are appropriately sized and equipped (ie grab bars)…
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Louis Lewis replied to the discussion Boston/San Antonio with Power Chair on Southwest in the forum Flying with a Disability 2 weeks ago
Reply to Boston/San Antonio with Power Chair on Southwest
Hey, I’ve got a buddy who’s flown Southwest a bunch with his Pride Quantum (similar Edge model)—first time can be nerve-wracking, but they’re super accommodating.
No disassembly needed for that chair; it folds down to fit the cargo hold fine (under their 500 lb/45×34″ limits). Since it’s got dry-cell AGM batteries (not lithium), you skip the new…
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KandL replied to the discussion Finding if a flight has an accessible toilet in the forum Flying with a Disability 2 weeks ago
Reply to Finding if a flight has an accessible toilet
Great site! Thanks for sharing.
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Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Finding if a flight has an accessible toilet in the forum Flying with a Disability 8 weeks ago
Reply to Finding if a flight has an accessible toilet
Oh wow, that is fantastic, thank you.
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KB F replied to the discussion Finding if a flight has an accessible toilet in the forum Flying with a Disability 8 weeks ago
Reply to Finding if a flight has an accessible toilet
This is the website with the most recently updated information: https://www.aerolopa.com/
You can look up planes via airline name & aircraft type. Most international flights from the US will have at least one accessible toilet.
A lot of people know of seatguru, but that website hasn’t been updated in a long time.
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