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July 29, 2024

Lipstick on a Pig: New Tag Won’t Fix Wheelchair Handling Woes at American Airlines

American Airlines said its new luggage tag for wheelchairs would improve the disabled passenger experience, but there is no evidence of that.  Continue Reading

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June 7, 2024

The Police Aren’t Coming, But If They Do — Prepare to Get Paid

It may be shocking to learn that airlines routinely threaten disabled passengers with arrest — here's how to respond if it happens to you.  Continue Reading

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May 31, 2024

Collins Aerospace Joins Race to Add Wheelchair Space to Airplane

Debut of second wheelchair securement space concept in Hamburg kicks off dramatic race to certification and installation in the aircraft cabin.  Continue Reading

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May 29, 2024

Delta Wows with Updated Wheelchair Seat, Lavatory for Airplanes

Explore the updated wheelchair securement space for airplanes from Delta Flight Products, unveiled at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany.  Continue Reading

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May 24, 2024

Senator Duckworth “not at all confident” she could safely evacuate airplane

U.S. Senator and wheelchair user Tammy Duckworth accused the FAA of overlooking disabled people in airplane emergency standards and testing.  Continue Reading

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April 26, 2024

Watch: Accessible Travel Chat on DOT Rules for Airlines (Part 2)

Watch part two of a discussion about the DOT NPRM on accessible air travel, detailing airline training, wheelchair damage and compensation.  Continue Reading

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April 1, 2024

Watch: Accessible Travel Chat on DOT Rules for Airlines (Part 1)

Watch part 1 of a discussion about the DOT NPRM on accessible air travel, and register for part 2 of this Accessible Travel Chat.  Continue Reading

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March 21, 2024

More Questions Than Answers in DOT NPRM on Accessible Air Travel

The DOT NPRM won't fix every barrier disabled people face in air travel, but it can be a launching point for improved accessibility.  Continue Reading

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January 30, 2024

Is There Space for a Wheelchair Spot, Accessible Bathroom on Airplanes?

Resistance to accessibility mandates should have ended when carriers chose to install showers and suites with doors on commercial jets.  Continue Reading

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December 22, 2023

Shocking: Disabled Passenger Taken Off Airplane with Beverage Cart

Most disabled passengers use an aisle wheelchair to deplane, but a British man was offloaded on top of a drink cart in Vancouver.  Continue Reading

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December 1, 2023

Wheelchair Damage Levels in November 2023 Air Travel Consumer Report

Data from the November 2023 Air Travel Consumer Report includes insights on airline wheelchair damage from the first three quarters of 2023.  Continue Reading

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December 1, 2023

New in the Shop: “Return Wheelchair to Aircraft Door” Embroidered Tag

With this bright tag attached to your wheelchair, airline baggage handlers won't be able to say they didn't know where to return your mobility device.  Continue Reading

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