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.

Airline Plans to Offer Hourly Bed Rentals to Coach Passengers

Air New Zealand will permit economy class passengers on its ultra long-haul flights to the USA to rent a bunk bed for a portion of the flight.

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Baseball Team Says Disabled Fans Not Entitled to “Best Seats in the House”

An attorney for the Chicago Cubs presented a morally bankrupt argument — that disabled people should have no expectation of equal access.

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John seated in a business class cabin on Fiji Airways.

How I Afford to Fly First Class Without Breaking the Bank

Points and miles democratize travel. They allow everyday people like you and me to travel more and travel better without spending loads of money.

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John on a bridge over a river that connects Germany and Poland.

Visiting Poland and Planning a Nuclear Arms Deal in the Hotel Lobby

At a hotel in Warsaw, Poland, a stranger approached a guy in a wheelchair (me) and revealed a plot to recover nuclear missiles from the Russian Federation.

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John seated in his wheelchair next to his friend at a Starbucks.

Wheelchair Travel Newsletter: Our Fearless Travel Journeys

Read the second issue of the free Wheelchair Travel Newsletter, a Substack e-zine sent twice a month to more than 25,000 subscribers.

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My Fear(less) Journey: 3 Reflections After 10 Years of Accessible Travel

Looking back on 10 years of accessible travel: what inspires me to travel, the fear of the unknown, and the stories we all have to share.

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Selfie of John wearing blue polo shirt and hat seated in business class on a Fiji Airways airplane.

Review: Wheelchair Accessibility of Fiji Airways Airbus A350 Business Class (Nadi to Los Angeles)

Wheelchair accessibility review of Fiji Airways Airbus A350 business class from Nadi to LAX plus accessible lavatory, inflight dining and more.

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Wheelchair user rolling up a portable ramp.

Top 6 Portable Wheelchair Ramps for Accessible Travel

Portable wheelchair ramps can reduce the stress of visiting friends or exploring new places that may not be fully wheelchair accessible.

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Historic illustrated drawing of the battle of Lexington.

Patriots' Day and the Boston Marathon

Only six states recognize Patriots' Day as a holiday, but in Boston it is the event of the year as half a million turned out to support runners in the Boston Marathon.

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