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Summary of the Air Carrier Access Act - Rights for passengers with disabilities in airports and on airplanes.
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The Number of Wheelchair Users Traveling By Air Dropped Nearly 61% in 2020

  • byJohn Morris
  • February 25, 2021
Data released by the U.S. Department of Transportation indicates that airlines carried 61% fewer wheelchairs and scooters in 2020.
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People walking down aisle of airplane wearing face masks.
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U.S. Government: Airlines Must Waive Face Mask Rule for Disabled Passengers

  • byJohn Morris
  • February 24, 2021
A new order from the CDC requires airlines to grant face mask exemptions to disabled people who cannot wear a mask due to their disability.
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John takes selfie during flight while wearing face mask.
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What It’s Like to Fly with a Disability During the Pandemic

  • byJohn Morris
  • February 13, 2021
I've traveled across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, taking 13 flights as a disabled person who uses a power wheelchair.
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Rain drop covered airplane window, looking out to airport terminal.
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Mailbag: Airline Returned Power Wheelchair Soaking Wet Due to Rain

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 5, 2020
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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Wheelchair being loaded into cargo hold of American Airlines airplane.
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American Airlines Reverses Wheelchair Weight Limit — Here’s the Updated Policy

  • byJohn Morris
  • November 23, 2020
Following sustained advocacy, American Airlines has updated an earlier policy which restricted the weight of power wheelchairs to 300 pounds.
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Only 2 Airlines Permit Disabled People Who Cannot Wear Face Masks to Fly

  • byJohn Morris
  • November 15, 2020
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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United CRJ-700 aircraft parked at San Francisco International Airport.
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United Airlines Accepts Wheelchairs That American Airlines Banned

  • byJohn Morris
  • November 9, 2020
American Airlines stands alone as it continues to enforce a discriminatory policy (of its own creation) that bans many power wheelchairs.
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Two airline staff persons disassembling a power wheelchair with batteries removed.
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CHOP SHOP: American Airlines Forces Wheelchair Disassembly

  • byJohn Morris
  • November 1, 2020
Due to a discriminatory policy arbitrarily imposed by American Airlines, ill-advised disassembly of power wheelchairs is now occuring.
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Power wheelchair loaded onto American Airlines CRJ-700 airplane.
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American Airlines Policy Effectively Bans Power Wheelchair Users From Flying to 130 U.S. Airports

  • byJohn Morris
  • October 27, 2020
American Airlines has established a new policy which prevents many disabled people from traveling with power wheelchairs on regional jets.
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Stage at the 2019 IATA Global Accessibility Symposium.
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Tomorrow: How to Attend the Airline Industry’s Global Accessibility Symposium

  • byJohn Morris
  • October 26, 2020
Disabled people can attend the airline industry's 2020 virtual symposium on accessibility in air travel online and free-of-charge.
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The church pictured here is one of the most important places to me on Earth. I was reminded of it today while attending Mass more than a thousand miles away — as we heard the Gospel of Mark, 9:2-10, the story of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. 47 0
We should all be able to agree that face masks are an important tool used to protect ourselves and others from contracting the coronavirus. I wear my face mask when traveling and believe it is important for others to do so as well. 79 2
This magnificent structure is the philharmonic concert hall in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. Bordered by Avenue John F. Kennedy, it is across the street from the Court of Justice of the European Union. 43 0
I’ve been a Harry Potter fan since childhood, so I was thrilled to tour the Warner Brothers studio outside of London — the place where the Potter film sets are stored, and where much of the filming was done. 174 8
This is a wash closet just outside of Mount Sinai, at one of the last security checkpoints before reaching St. Catherine’s Monastery. I have wondered about the provenance of this toilet facility — Who owns it? There are many possibilities and it could even be government-owned. Perhaps use of the toilet was never meant to cost money, but intrepid people have taken it upon themselves to collect a fee? The facility is not accessible, so I did not ask. 49 0
Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training TODAY. ⚾️ Baseball is by far my favorite sport, but I haven’t been to a game since the 2019 National League Championship Series in St. Louis. Hopefully I’ll be able to see a game in 2021! Go Cardinals! 61 0
Have you ever just taken a moment to peer outside the window in a big city? Each of those buildings, with their hundreds of windows, balconies and fire escapes — is a place that another human being lives, works, eats, plays, laughs, cries... 50 4
I love to fly and it feels so nice to be back #UpInTheAir, but also strange. When was your last flight? When do you expect to fly again? 64 9
MY FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN LAS VEGAS 🥘 🍱 🍲 66 2
Respect your elders and whatnot, but I’m really gonna need my wheelchair back, Bernie! 162 6
I’m currently staying at #CaesarsPalace in #LasVegas for the first time. It’s quickly become one of my favorite properties on the Vegas Strip, with fantastic accessibility and a stunning, surely timeless design. 102 7
If you could attend ONE SHOW right now, what would it be? I would like to go back to Andrew Bird’s performance in Washington, D.C., where he was accompanied by the symphony orchestra. It was magical! 40 4
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