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October 17, 2023

Accessible Travel Chat: Conversation with All Wheels Up’s Michele Erwin & Alan Chaulet

John Morris interviewed Michele Erwin and Alan Chaulet of All Wheels Up, an advocacy group focused on achieving wheelchair securement spaces on airplanes.  Continue Reading

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September 24, 2023

Rights on Flights Unveils Policy Proposal for Accessible Air Travel

The proposed Assisted Air Travel Act suggests new regulations for disability-inclusive air travel that could be adopted worldwide.  Continue Reading

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September 18, 2023

Air Force One For All: It’s Time to Make the Presidential Aircraft Wheelchair Accessible

With a new presidential aircraft currently under construction, the government can do what commercial airlines won't by adding accessibility features to Air Force One.  Continue Reading

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September 11, 2023

CTA: Air Canada Must Fly Larger Aircraft to Carry Wheelchairs

The Canadian Transportation Agency says that airlines must swap-in larger aircraft to transport passengers' wheelchairs and mobility devices.  Continue Reading

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September 8, 2023

Review: Wheelchair Accessibility of JetBlue Mint Business Class Suite (Boston to LAX)

Is JetBlue's Mint business class seat the world's most inaccessible airplane seat? I tested it out on a flight from Boston to Los Angeles.  Continue Reading

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August 18, 2023

American Airlines Dropped My Wheelchair — And Planned to Hide It

Airlines frequently damage wheelchairs, but even when a power wheelchair is dropped, they can't be trusted to inform passengers.  Continue Reading

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August 9, 2023

United Can’t Toss Flight Attendant’s Testimony, Settles After Serious Injury to Disabled Flyer

After a federal judge shot down multiple attempts to exclude eyewitness testimony, the parties reached a settlement agreement in less than 24 hours.  Continue Reading

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August 3, 2023

Jury Trial Preview: Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit Against United Airlines

Delve deeper into the allegations against United Airlines and five causes of action brought by the family of a seriously injured disabled passenger.  Continue Reading

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July 30, 2023

6 Tools Airlines Can Use to Prevent Wheelchair Damage

Until a wheelchair space in the aircraft cabin becomes a reality, airlines can reduce the risk of damaging wheelchairs with these innovative tools.  Continue Reading

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July 28, 2023

United Airlines Introduces Braille Signage, To Be Installed Fleet-wide by 2026

United Airlines committed to install Braille signage across its entire mainline fleet by 2026, a small step to make airplanes more accessible and inclusive of blind travelers.  Continue Reading

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July 28, 2023

Sit in Your Own Wheelchair on This American Airlines Flight to Atlantic City

A unique partnership between American Airlines and The Landline Company brings wheelchair accessible connecting bus service to Philadelphia.  Continue Reading

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July 26, 2023

DOT Announces New Requirements for Accessible Lavatories on Smaller Airplanes

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has published a final rule for wheelchair accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft with 125 seats or more.  Continue Reading

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