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.
Have Wheelchair Assistance Staff Caught the Virus? Airlines Won’t Answer.
The fact that carriers are unwilling to outline the steps they have taken to mitigate risk and protect disabled passengers is deeply troubling.
TSA Officers Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus at These Airports
During the airport security screening process, many disabled people and wheelchair users come into direct contact with TSA Officers.
Update on REAL ID Requirements for Air Travel
Everything you need to know about REAL ID and the types of identification required at TSA airport security checkpoints.
This Month, Nearly All Airline Tickets Purchased are Flexible
With the added protection of flexibility, you can continue to book travel confidently and take advantage of low fares for an upcoming trip.
British Airways Trials Autonomous Wheelchairs at New York & London Airports
British Airways recently trialled fully autonomous wheelchairs to help mobility-challenged customers navigate New York's JFK Airport more easily.
Travel with a Wheelchair on EgyptAir
How to request wheelchair assistance and what to expect when traveling with a disability on EgyptAir flights.
Airlines Carried More Than 685,000 Personal Wheelchairs in 2019
More than half a million airline passengers traveled with their personal wheelchair or scooter last year, but that number is far too low.
American Bar Association Votes to Support Private Right of Action for Disabled Air Travelers
The ABA’s House of Delegates approved a resolution encouraging Congress to grant disabled people the right to sue airlines for disability discrimination.
Airlines Are Making Business Class More Exclusive – To the Able-bodied
Second-class citizens: New airplane seat designs mean many disabled people will be excluded from the luxuries of first and business class.
