Air Travel

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Despite DOT Rollbacks of Consumer Protections, Airline Wheelchair Damage is Still Covered

The Department of Transportation's pause on the December 2024 rule to improve access to air travel is disappointing, but it is not a disaster.

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A new special service request code could improve wheelchair users' flying experience, and help airline staff get on the same page.

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The Compensation Clinic is a blog series focused on the issues disabled travelers face, how they are resolved and what compensation is provided.

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Airchair II has more than an updated design — it brings new safety and comfort features that meet USDOT requirements.

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Airbus exhibited the Air4All wheelchair securement space by Delta Flight Products on its stand at the Aircraft Interiors Expo.

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The Prime+ Accessibility Platform, introduced at the 2024 Aircraft Interiors Expo, has undergone major updates to improve accessibility.

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Disabled passengers became the focus at a conference attended by airline executives and the world's leading design firms.

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Data from the DOT's Air Travel Consumer Report includes insights on airline wheelchair damage from the 2024 calendar year.

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Checked baggage fees, seat selection fees and basic economy fares are coming to Southwest, undermining the carrier's value proposition.

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