City to Build Accessible Zipline, New Adventure Bike for Disabled and more
Accessible travel news roundup: Wheelchair accessible zip line, ADA case against Uber moves forward, accessible motorbike for disabled & more.
Shocking: American Airlines Increases Baggage Fee to $150 Round-trip
A federal government bailout of $5.8 billion wasn't enough for American Airlines, as the carrier announced a 25% increase in checked baggage fees.
Expect Inaccessible Airplane Seat Designs to Multiply in the Interest of Public Health
Given the collective fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, airplane seat designers are developing new concepts to create isolation between passengers.
American Airlines is Leaving Wheelchairs Behind and They Don’t Know Why
To prevent wheelchairs from being left behind, airlines must first ask why it is happening. That is a question American Airlines can't answer.
DOT Notice to Airlines: Refunds for Canceled Flights are Mandatory
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued an enforcement notice to airlines, reminding them that passengers must be refunded for canceled flights.
Sign-up and I’ll Call You to Talk Accessible Travel
Stuck at home and dreaming about my next vacation, I thought it would be cool to make myself available in a new way — by telephone.
7 Things I’ve Watched On Netflix During Quarantine
There has never been a better time to be a Netflix subscriber. Here's the original and third-party content I'm streaming while stuck at home.
2 Music Videos That Will Lift Your Spirits During Quarantine
These songs bring joy not only because the lyrics are beautiful, but because they demonstrate that good can come from collective action.
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.
Wheelchair Access at the 2020 Argentina Open in Buenos Aires
Wheelchair uers can attend The Argentina Open, an ATP World Tour 250 series event, held each year at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club.
