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Airline Industry Insider Calls Disabled Flyers a “Four-Wheeled Problem,” Says They Should Board Last

  • byJohn Morris
  • March 16, 2023
A media pundit and former Northwest Airlines general manager accuses wheelchair users of faking disabilities to board the airplane early.
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Row of economy class seats on Alaska Airlines airplane.
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Thoughts from the Aisle Seat, in a Row of Passengers with Reduced Mobility

  • byJohn Morris
  • March 8, 2023
Three passengers with reduced mobility in the same row? The rare situation raises important questions about airline passenger safety.
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Lufthansa Airbus A340 business class cabin.
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Review: Wheelchair Accessibility of Lufthansa Airbus A340 Business Class (Boston to Frankfurt)

  • byJohn Morris
  • February 26, 2023
Lufthansa's Airbus A340 is more than 20 years old, but its business class seats offer a superior level of accessibility.
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Finnair business class seat in lay flat bed mode with pillow and blanket.
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Review: Wheelchair Accessibility of Finnair’s Airbus A350 Business Class (Dallas to Helsinki)

  • byJohn Morris
  • February 11, 2023
Wheelchair accessibility review of the new Finnair business class seat on an Airbus A350 plus accessible lavatory, inflight dining and more.
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Aerial view of Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 aircraft on runway.
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Ranking the Best and Worst U.S. Airlines of 2022 for Wheelchair Users

  • byJohn Morris
  • January 24, 2023
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.
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Airport wheelchairs abandoned in a hallway.
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The “No Man’s Land” for Airport Disability Assistance

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 17, 2022
What is the scope of airport wheelchair assistance? Where does it begin and end? We examine the regulatory requirements to find the answer.
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Enclosed business class seats on a dual aisle aircraft.
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Review: Qatar Airways QSuites Business Class (Doha to Washington)

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 16, 2022
Qatar Airways QSuite has been called the world's best business class seat, but is it wheelchair accessible? Read this disabled traveler's review.
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Economy class seats on an airplane.
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Mailbag: Are Airlines Required to Provide Adjacent Seats to Disabled Passengers and Carers?

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 10, 2022
Disability rights laws may entitle disabled airline passengers to select a seat adjacent to their companion or care assistant free of charge.
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Close-up of British Airways Club World Suite.
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Review: British Airways Airbus A350 Club Suites (London to Chicago)

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 9, 2022
Upgrade to the Club World Suite: Review of the British Airways Airbus A350 business class cabin, lay flat seat, food service and more.
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Photo Description: An American Airlines aircraft on a runway at Denver International Airport, with its emergency evacuation slides deployed
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Proposed EVAC Act Would Require Airlines to Account for Disabled Passengers in Emergencies

  • byJohn Morris
  • December 8, 2022
The Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act will require the FAA to consider seat density and disabled passengers in safety certifications.
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Wonderful to enjoy a meal with my friend Michele from @turningleftforless, who traveled to Boston this week from the UK! We haven’t been together in nearly a year — Last summer, we traveled from London to Budapest, Hungary. 59 5
I don’t look half bad after nearly 15 hours in the air! The journey from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia, all 7,488 miles of it, was for the most part enjoyable aboard Delta’s flagship Airbus A350 aircraft. The Delta One Suite, an enclosed business class seat with a sliding door, proved to be a bit more accessible than I imagined, thanks to a hidden accessibility feature. You can learn about all of this and more in my latest blog post on WheelchairTravel.org. 200 6
Just passing through DCA on my way to Florida, but it was a pleasure to experience the iconic “River Visual” landing today — with a superb view of the National Mall. Have to love our nation’s capital city! 61 2
In today’s edition of the Wheelchair Travel Newsletter, I shared the following quote by Robert Louis Stevenson: "We are all travelers in the wilderness of the world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend." 94 10
Gediminas was the Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1315 or 1316 until his death in 1341. He founded what is now the country’s capital city of Vilnius, and is one of the most important figures in the country’s history. 53 2
Two summers ago, I explored the San Bernardino National Forest as part of a California road trip. While in Big Bear City, I took a helicopter ride with my sister from Big Bear Airport, circling the city’s lake and flying over its forested mountainsides. 58 7
Bratislava, Slovakia is located just an hour by train from Vienna, Austria. The city’s historic Old Town is a true marvel and, although it is beautiful, accessible and affordable, it continues to be overlooked as a destination. Visit WheelchairTravel.org and check out the FREE accessible travel guide for Bratislava! 76 1
A couple nights ago, I went out for a drink with one of my friends in Boston. We met some flight attendants who were out to dinner and struck up a conversation. Long story short, I ended up flying back with them to Europe the next day. If you keep an open mind, always respond in earnest to a “hello,” and find joy in chance encounters, serendipity awaits! 181 20
Best view in 2022? That’s a tough one, but I’ll go with my first time back inside the Colosseum in over 10 years! It was a delight to find it largely wheelchair accessible. 75 4
I took my first two flights with @fly_fijiairways this week — Boeing 737 MAX 8 service from Wellington, New Zealand to Nadi, Fiji, and Airbus A350-900 XWB service from Nadi to Los Angeles, California. 169 15
After spending a few days in Auckland, I made the trip to Wellington — New Zealand’s capital city. To say that it’s gorgeous here would be an understatement. The people, food, architecture and natural landscapes captured me immediately. While I’m sad to only visit for a day, I know that I will return soon! 57 2
Gratitude. Exhibiting gratitude is my 2023 goal and I’m extremely grateful for this wonderful day in Melbourne to close out the first month of the New Year. 104 9
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