John Morris

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John Morris is known for traveling the world with one hand, a passport and his power wheelchair. He founded WheelchairTravel.org in 2015 and has flown more than one million miles as a wheelchair user.

Allegiant Air Airbus A320 parked at gate at Knoxville Airport.

Review: My First-Ever Flight on Allegiant Air

The nonstop flight from Knoxville to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport was too convenient to pass up, despite my earlier concerns with Allegiant Air.

7 min read

Group of wheelchair users in front of the Parthenon with its enormous marble pillars on the Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Acropolis of Athens and a Hotel Prison

An unexpected opening means you can still join the September trip to Greece, plus highlights from the June group tour.

4 min read

Next-Generation Aisle Chair is Ready for the Skies

Airchair II has more than an updated design — it brings new safety and comfort features that meet USDOT requirements.

3 min read

Double decker London city bus driving on roadway.

News Roundup: Hotel Guest Stuck on 4th Floor and Airline Must Dispatch Accessible Jets

A round-up of accessible travel news from around the world, including stories on a court ruling, public transit and an immigrant's view of accessibility in America.

2 min read

Selfie of John in a kayak next to Stevie and Robert in a kayak on the water.

Accessible Kayaking, Nuremberg and a Sold Out Tour

Accessible paddling in Tennessee, plus a brand new destination guide and high demand for accessible group trips.

4 min read

Collage of images from Casablanca and Marrakech, plus a now booking message for 2025 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Morocco.

Now Booking: December 2025 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Morocco

Pack your bags! Bookings for the wheelchair accessible group trip to Morocco are now open for paid subscribers.

1 min read

John pictured with him mom, grandpa and sister.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Grandpa, Baltimore Problems and the Next Group Trip

Stories from the road including a soaked wheelchair, reconnecting with family and a preview of the next Wheelchair Travel Group Trip!

7 min read

Group of wheelchair and scooter users in front of White Tower in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: My Home in Greek Macedonia and the American Pope

Reflections on a memorable Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Greece, major news from the Eternal City and what's on the horizon.

6 min read

John and Robert talking while seated next to each other on an airplane.

How a Dutch Airline and Deutsche Bahn Broke Us

Traveling abroad as a family is not for the faint of heart, and it's especially difficult when faced with the European mindset on in(dependence).

9 min read

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