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.

Vials of vaccines, held by hands covered with blue gloves.

Which Airlines, Cruise Lines and Destinations Will Require a COVID Vaccination for Travel?

With a COVID-19 vaccine soon to be approved, some airlines, cruise lines and destinations may require that travelers be vaccinated.

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Rain drop covered airplane window, looking out to airport terminal.

Mailbag: Airline Returned Power Wheelchair Soaking Wet Due to Rain

Why don’t airlines make an effort to protect wheelchairs from rainfall, and what can be done when a wheelchair is returned dripping wet?

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This Virtual Conference Will Teach You About Travel Points & Miles

Join me at FTU Online to learn how airline miles, hotel points and credit card rewards can be earned and redeemed for dream vacations.

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Pandemic Travel: How I Protected My Family After Returning Home

By leaving my family’s safety bubble to travel, I was taking a chance and risking possible infection. That risk needed to be mine alone.

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Group of friends seated at a restaurant table.

Gezelligheid: The Untranslatable Dutch Word That Perfectly Describes My Trip to Las Vegas

Imagine a feeling of profound togetherness, a warmth that stirs one’s heart and elicits joy. The Dutch call those special moments gezellig.

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Wheelchair being loaded into cargo hold of American Airlines airplane.

American Airlines Reverses Wheelchair Weight Limit — Here’s the Updated Policy

Following sustained advocacy, American Airlines has updated an earlier policy which restricted the weight of power wheelchairs to 300 pounds.

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Two people sitting on a bench and one wheelchair user watching the sunset.

Lessons for Destinations and Travel Providers from the 2020 Accessible Travel Study

The 2020 Accessible Travel report provides businesses and destinations with an opportunity to reimagine inclusive travel for the post-pandemic world.

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Hotel room with king size bed and wood floors.

Wheelchair Accessible Salt Lake City Marriott City Center Hotel

ADA accessible roll-in showers, spacious rooms and nearby public transit connections make this hotel a great choice for Salt Lake City visitors.

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Only 2 Airlines Permit Disabled People Who Cannot Wear Face Masks to Fly

Only 2 of the 10 largest U.S. airlines will allow disabled people with autism, cerebral palsy, PTSD, severe anxiety and other conditions to fly without a face mask.

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