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.

Roadmap for Sharing Travel Deals + Points & Miles Info

Wheelchair Travel is adding a Points & Miles category to help disabled people maximize their accessible travel through airline and hotel rewards programs.

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Person in wheelchair attached to zipline, going through forested area.

City to Build Accessible Zipline, New Adventure Bike for Disabled and more

Accessible travel news roundup: Wheelchair accessible zip line, ADA case against Uber moves forward, accessible motorbike for disabled & more.

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Baggage handler transferring suitcase from baggage cart into American Airlines airplane.

Shocking: American Airlines Increases Baggage Fee to $150 Round-trip

A federal government bailout of $5.8 billion wasn’t enough for American Airlines, as the carrier announced a 25% increase in checked baggage fees.

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Airplane seats with privacy barriers between each seat.

Expect Inaccessible Airplane Seat Designs to Multiply in the Interest of Public Health

Given the collective fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, airplane seat designers are developing new concepts to create isolation between passengers.

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American Airlines baggage handlers lifting wheelchair at JFK Airport.

American Airlines is Leaving Wheelchairs Behind and They Don’t Know Why

To prevent wheelchairs from being left behind, airlines must first ask why it is happening. That is a question American Airlines can’t answer.

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United Airlines airplane pushing back from gate.

DOT Notice to Airlines: Refunds for Canceled Flights are Mandatory

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued an enforcement notice to airlines, reminding them that passengers must be refunded for canceled flights.

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7 Things I’ve Watched On Netflix During Quarantine

There has never been a better time to be a Netflix subscriber. Here’s the original and third-party content I’m streaming while stuck at home.

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Colorful hearts painted on a cement block wall.

2 Music Videos That Will Lift Your Spirits During Quarantine

These songs bring joy not only because the lyrics are beautiful, but because they demonstrate that good can come from collective action.

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American Airlines planes parked at airport terminal.

The Government Has Leverage Over Airlines — Here’s What They Should Do With It

Airlines have requsted more than $50 billion in assistance from the federal government, but Congress must gain substantial concessions in return.

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