Air Travel

197 posts

John seated in a wheelchair securement space on the Airbus stand, posing with two Airbus employees.

Airbus Wheelchair Securement System Becomes First to Fly

The Airbus Airspace U Suite, tested in the air last month and demoed at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, could be the future of air travel for wheelchair users.

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Male traveler pictured laying down in a row of three airplane seats.

This Wheelchair Traveler is Forced to Buy 5 Seats on Every Flight

The law says airlines can't discriminate against disabled travelers, but that's the norm for one Wheelchair Travel reader.

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Selfie of John seated in Flagship Suite.

Review: Wheelchair Accessibility of American Airlines Flagship Business Class Suite Boeing 787-9 (Dallas to Brisbane)

Accessibility review of the Flagship business class suite on an American Airlines Boeing 787 plus accessible lavatory, inflight dining and more.

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Selfie of John seated in business class seat.

Review: Wheelchair Accessibility of Royal Air Maroc Boeing 787 Business Class (Casablanca to London)

Wheelchair accessibility review of Royal Air Maroc Boeing 787 business class from Casablanca to LHR plus accessible lavatory, inflight dining and more.

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Destroyed power wheelchair with bent frame, detached drive wheel and bent armrest.

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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John deplaning a small regional jet in an aisle chair.

WCRTG: The SSR Code Airlines Desperately Need

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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Airline staff drying off a wheelchair with a towel after unloading it from an airplane.

Compensation Clinic: Airline Denied Preboarding and Left Wheelchair in Rain

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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Next-Generation Aisle Chair is Ready for the Skies

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

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Airbus team briefing media in front of accessibility exhibit.

Airbus: Delta's Air4All Wheelchair Securement Space "Most Discussed"

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

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