New Travel Protections For Passengers Flying With Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department has expanded the rights of airline passengers with mobility disabilities. The first changes will go into effect next month.
American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Passengers Using Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”
Practice Flights and Calm Spaces: Making Room for Neurodivergent Travelers
Airlines, hotels, theme parks and others are working to ease the challenges of travel for people with autism, A.D.H.D and other “invisible disabilities.”
Paris Promised the Olympics Would Be Accessible. The Clock Is Ticking.
The city, which put inclusivity at the center of its bid, has improved access for people with disabilities, but with the opening ceremony about 12 weeks away, obstacles remain.
U.S. Proposes New Rules to Ease Flying for Travelers in Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department said the proposed regulations would make it easier to hold airlines accountable for mishandling passengers’ wheelchairs.
U.S. Moves to Improve Airplane Bathrooms for People With Disabilities
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What Flying Is Like for Passengers Who Use Wheelchairs
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