WCRTG: The SSR Code Airlines Desperately Need
A new special service request code could improve wheelchair users' flying experience, and help airline staff get on the same page.
Air Travel
Compensation Clinic: Airline Denied Preboarding and Left Wheelchair in Rain
The Compensation Clinic is a blog series focused on the issues disabled travelers face, how they are resolved and what compensation is provided.
Next-Generation Aisle Chair is Ready for the Skies
Airchair II has more than an updated design — it brings new safety and comfort features that meet USDOT requirements.
Airbus: Delta's Air4All Wheelchair Securement Space "Most Discussed"
Airbus exhibited the Air4All wheelchair securement space by Delta Flight Products on its stand at the Aircraft Interiors Expo.
Major Update to Collins Aerospace Prime+ Wheelchair Securement Space
The Prime+ Accessibility Platform, introduced at the 2024 Aircraft Interiors Expo, has undergone major updates to improve accessibility.
Accessibility Takes Center Stage at 2025 Passenger Experience Conference
Disabled passengers became the focus at a conference attended by airline executives and the world's leading design firms.
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.
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.
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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