Flying with a Disability
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“Currently, many caregivers face obstacles when trying to accompany minors or disabled passengers beyond airport security checkpoints. The FLY Act aims to remove these barriers by making it easier for caregivers to provide support to those passengers as they navigate their departure airport.”
wheelchairtravel.org
FLY Act Would Permit Parents and Caregivers to Accompany Disabled Passengers in Airports
The law would also permit caregivers who qualify for expedited security screening through TSA PreCheck to receive that status on a gate pass.
Thought I would share this: https://wheelchairtravel.org/airlines-file-lawsuit-block-disabled-passenger-protections-training-requirements/
And then have a laugh at this: https://news.delta.com/deltas-history-making-travel-accessible-all
Which comes out at the same time as they are suing to roll back improved passenger protections… 🙄
“Don’t pee…
wheelchairtravel.org
U.S. Airlines Sue to Block Disabled Passenger Protections and Training Requirements
An airline trade group has the Air Carrier Access Act in its sights, and hopes to overturn the civil rights of disabled flyers.
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This is embarrassingly backward!
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“Under the current complaint resolution process, customers and airlines are barred from publicly disclosing the outcome of complaints on matters ranging from accessible travel to refunds and compensation for a cancelled flight – unless both parties agree to waive confidentiality.”
Considering the Rights on Flights movement started by people…
theglobeandmail.com
Advocates decry transport watchdog’s proposal to fine air travellers who breach confidentiality
The Canadian Transportation Agency last month put forward an amendment that would allow it to fine airline customers who break confidentiality on complaints they file with the regulator
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This is such a step backwards!
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Wow, what a nightmare!
oregonlive.com
‘Nightmare’ travel experience leaves Portland wheelchair rugby team trapped in airport
Players for the Portland Pounders say United Airlines failed to accommodate them.
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Really inexcusable!
While the US seems to be going backwards, good to see things are possibly getting better in the UK
nationalgeographic.com
Is travel about to get better for people with disabilities?
For disabled people, travel can present many challenges, such as lost wheelchairs and poorly trained staff — but a new government task force offers hope.
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