Travel Industry News Archives - Wheelchair Travel Blog

Man and woman in a white car with a illuminated Lyft sign in the window.

Lyft Pays Wheelchair User $30,000 Settlement, Airline Executive Ignores Quarantine and more

byJohn Morris
July 10, 2020

Accessible travel news roundup: Lyft settles discrimination claim with wheelchair user, disabled man was forced to live in airport for 110 days and more.

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Can You Travel There? Free Map Lists Travel Restrictions by Country

byJohn Morris
July 7, 2020

Many countries have closed their borders to international visitors, but an interactive map from IATA will tell you where you can and cannot go right now.

Row of black wheelchair accessible cans with a yellow taxi badge on the rooftop.

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City Launches Mystery Shopper Program to Review Wheelchair Taxi Service

byJohn Morris
June 16, 2020

One city recently called on wheelchair users to be mystery shoppers, with the aim of learning about the safety and accessibility of wheelchair taxis.

Man on canoe departing river launch point, with large American flag positioned at back of canoe.

TTravel Industry News

Disabled Men Canoeing 2,300 Miles, Wheelchair User Sues Airport, New Accessible Train and more

byJohn Morris
June 14, 2020

Accessible travel news roundup: Disabled men canoe the Mississippi River, ADA lawsuit against Uber dismissed, a new wheelchair accessible train car & more.

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When Las Vegas Reopens, This Hotel & Casino Will Be Entirely Smoke-Free

byJohn Morris
June 3, 2020

MGM Resorts, owner of properties like Bellagio, New York-New York and others, will be the first to ban smoking at a casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip.

Park ranger speaking with a wheelchair user at an overlook inside a National Park.

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National Park Service Describes New Efforts to Make Parks More Accessible

byJohn Morris
May 8, 2020

In a new video, the National Park Service describes some of the work being done to make parks and historic sites more inclusive and accessible to everyone.

Two airline staff members pushing wheelchairs through the airport terminal.

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Union Estimates 65,000 Airline Contractors Have Been Laid Off

byJohn Morris
May 3, 2020

Wheelchair attendants, critical to ensuring accessibility for travelers with disabilities, have been particularly hard hit as relief has been delayed.

Person in wheelchair attached to zipline, going through forested area.

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City to Build Accessible Zipline, New Adventure Bike for Disabled and more

byJohn Morris
April 28, 2020

Accessible travel news roundup: Wheelchair accessible zip line, ADA case against Uber moves forward, accessible motorbike for disabled & more.

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Teenagers Boot Wheelchair User Off Train, Sharing Sidewalks with Robots and more

byJohn Morris
December 3, 2019

Accessible travel news roundup: Wheelchair accessible funicular, Disney Access Pass challenged in court, wheelchair charging stations & more.

Wheelchair accessible cabins at Yosemite.

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Accessible Cabins at Yosemite, Hunting Expedition for Wheelchair Users, Delta Ignores DOT Mandate and more

byJohn Morris
October 3, 2019

Accessible travel news roundup: ADA cabins at Yosemite National Park, a new accessibility committee at DOT, 15 all-terrain track chairs for rent & more.

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