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.

How Many Flights Does the Average Person Take in Their Lifetime?

The business case for accessibility is clear — when will airlines remove the barriers to flying and embrace air travel for all?

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Planning Your First Trip To Sin City

Las Vegas is a city that needs no introduction. Everyone knows the place, even if they’ve never been there.

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Disabled and elderly passenger being pushed through the airport terminal in a wheelchair.

Airline Industry Insider Calls Disabled Flyers a “Four-Wheeled Problem,” Says They Should Board Last

A media pundit and former Northwest Airlines general manager accuses wheelchair users of faking disabilities to board the airplane early.

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Accessible Hotel Booking Platform accessibleGO Joins Wheelchair Travel as a Sponsor

accessibleGO helps disabled travelers book accessible hotel rooms with a personalized service that doesn’t reduce you to a confirmation number.

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Row of economy class seats on Alaska Airlines airplane.

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.

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Sign on brick wall that says accessible entry.

The Definition of Accessibility and Why Most People Get It Wrong

Three core principles form my understanding of the true meaning of accessibility — ideas that reach far beyond the dictionary definition.

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John seated in his wheelchair next to two women and a security guard at a pub.

On Serendipity, Chance Meetings and an Unexpected Trip to Germany

One of the joys of traveling is meeting new people — sometimes, in our own cities, we ourselves become the people that other travelers meet.

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Lufthansa Airbus A340 business class cabin.

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.

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Ed Sheeran holding a large boom box over his shoulder.

News Roundup: It Took 1,000+ Calls to Buy Disabled Concert Tickets and more

Get up to speed on the latest stories in the world of accessible travel, including a class-action lawsuit over homeless camps in California, unused wheelchair seats at sporting events and more.

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