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.

Image of paralympian turned astronaut with leg amputation floating in a zero gravity airplane.

News Roundup: All-Terrain Wheelchairs and 'Parastronauts'

A round-up of accessible travel news from around the world, including stories on space exploration and accessibility in the great outdoors.

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Ranking the U.S. Airlines Most and Least Likely to Damage Wheelchairs and Scooters

Data from the DOT's Air Travel Consumer Report includes insights on airline wheelchair damage from the 2024 calendar year.

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Big Changes at Southwest Make It Like Every Other Airline (Almost)

Checked baggage fees, seat selection fees and basic economy fares are coming to Southwest, undermining the carrier's value proposition.

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Woman viewing art pieces on display at Indianapolis Airport.

News Roundup: Airport Unveils New Disabled Art Exhibit, Chicago's Wheelchair Taxi Contract and more

A round-up of accessible travel news from around the world, including stories related to aviation, ground transportation, inclusive arts and more.

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John seated in his wheelchair posing next to a llama in a barn.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Llamas, Going to Camp and the Airline Tracking My Movements

Meeting a furry world record holder, plus a big speaking engagement and thoughts on the airline surveilling my travels.

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Older man seated in a wheelchair at the airport check-in area.

FLY Act Would Permit Parents and Caregivers to Accompany Disabled Passengers in Airports

The law would also permit caregivers who qualify for expedited security screening through TSA PreCheck to receive that status on a gate pass.

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Multiple US airlines seen at Philadelphia Airport.

U.S. Airlines Sue to Block Disabled Passenger Protections and Training Requirements

An airline trade group has the Air Carrier Access Act in its sights, and hopes to overturn the civil rights of disabled flyers.

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Collage of images from Barcelona, plus a now booking message for 2025 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Barcelona.

Join the Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Spain

Bookings for the accessible group trip to Barcelona, Spain and the Catalonia region are now open to the Wheelchair Travel community.

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Now Booking: September 2025 Wheelchair Travel Group Trip to Spain

Bookings for the accessible group trip to Barcelona, Spain and the Catalonia region are now open for paid subscribers.

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