Airline Industry Insider Calls Disabled Flyers a “Four-Wheeled Problem,” Says They Should Board Last
A media pundit and former Northwest Airlines general manager accuses wheelchair users of faking disabilities to board the airplane early.
Thoughts from the Aisle Seat, in a Row of Passengers with Reduced Mobility
Three passengers with reduced mobility in the same row? The rare situation raises important questions about airline passenger safety.
Review: Wheelchair Accessibility of Lufthansa Airbus A340 Business Class (Boston to Frankfurt)
Lufthansa's Airbus A340 is more than 20 years old, but its business class seats offer a superior level of accessibility.
Review: Wheelchair Accessibility of Finnair’s Airbus A350 Business Class (Dallas to Helsinki)
Wheelchair accessibility review of the new Finnair business class seat on an Airbus A350 plus accessible lavatory, inflight dining and more.
Ranking the Best and Worst U.S. Airlines of 2022 for Wheelchair Users
Using data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, we've ranked airlines across several measures of airline quality, including rate of wheelchair damage and disability complaints.
The “No Man’s Land” for Airport Disability Assistance
What is the scope of airport wheelchair assistance? Where does it begin and end? We examine the regulatory requirements to find the answer.
Review: Qatar Airways QSuites Business Class (Doha to Washington)
Qatar Airways QSuite has been called the world's best business class seat, but is it wheelchair accessible? Read this disabled traveler's review.
Mailbag: Are Airlines Required to Provide Adjacent Seats to Disabled Passengers and Carers?
Disability rights laws may entitle disabled airline passengers to select a seat adjacent to their companion or care assistant free of charge.
Review: British Airways Airbus A350 Club Suites (London to Chicago)
Upgrade to the Club World Suite: Review of the British Airways Airbus A350 business class cabin, lay flat seat, food service and more.
Proposed EVAC Act Would Require Airlines to Account for Disabled Passengers in Emergencies
The Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act will require the FAA to consider seat density and disabled passengers in safety certifications.
