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March 8, 2023

Thoughts from the Aisle Seat, in a Row of Passengers with Reduced Mobility

Three passengers with reduced mobility in the same row? The rare situation raises important questions about airline passenger safety.  Continue Reading

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February 27, 2023

Review: Wheelchair Accessibility of Lufthansa Airbus A340 Business Class (Boston to Frankfurt)

Lufthansa's Airbus A340 is more than 20 years old, but its business class seats offer a superior level of accessibility.  Continue Reading

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February 11, 2023

Review: Wheelchair Accessibility of Finnair’s Airbus A350 Business Class (Dallas to Helsinki)

Wheelchair accessibility review of the new Finnair business class seat on an Airbus A350 plus accessible lavatory, inflight dining and more.  Continue Reading

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January 24, 2023

Ranking the Best and Worst U.S. Airlines of 2022 for Wheelchair Users

Using data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, we've ranked airlines across several measures of airline quality, including rate of wheelchair damage and disability complaints.  Continue Reading

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December 17, 2022

The “No Man’s Land” for Airport Disability Assistance

What is the scope of airport wheelchair assistance? Where does it begin and end? We examine the regulatory requirements to find the answer.  Continue Reading

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December 16, 2022

Review: Qatar Airways QSuites Business Class (Doha to Washington)

Qatar Airways QSuite has been called the world's best business class seat, but is it wheelchair accessible? Read this disabled traveler's review.  Continue Reading

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December 11, 2022

Mailbag: Are Airlines Required to Provide Adjacent Seats to Disabled Passengers and Carers?

Disability rights laws may entitle disabled airline passengers to select a seat adjacent to their companion or care assistant free of charge.  Continue Reading

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December 9, 2022

Review: British Airways Airbus A350 Club Suites (London to Chicago)

Upgrade to the Club World Suite: Review of the British Airways Airbus A350 business class cabin, lay flat seat, food service and more.  Continue Reading

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December 9, 2022

Proposed EVAC Act Would Require Airlines to Account for Disabled Passengers in Emergencies

The Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act will require the FAA to consider seat density and disabled passengers in safety certifications.  Continue Reading

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October 16, 2022

Review: First Class from Miami to NYC on an American Airlines Boeing 777 with Lay Flat Seats

Flat bed seats on a domestic flight: Review of the American Airlines Boeing 777 business class cabin, lay flat seat, food service and more.  Continue Reading

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September 20, 2022

Accessibility Takes the Stage at 2022 RedCabin Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit

Designers and engineers collaborated to propose airplane accessibility improvements at the RedCabin Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit.  Continue Reading

September 10, 2022

17 Airports in the USA That Have Adult Changing Tables

Airports in the United States are installing adult changing tables so that every passenger can use the bathroom with dignity while traveling.  Continue Reading

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