Air Travel

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Stuffed louse next to glass of champagne on airplane tray table in business class.

The Strange Story of How I Came to Travel with a Stuffed Louse

The story of a stuffed louse who was adopted by a community of frequent flyers and launched a campaign to curtail the spread of gate lice in airports.

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Baggage handler transferring suitcase from baggage cart into American Airlines airplane.

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.

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Airplane seats with privacy barriers between each seat.

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.

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American Airlines baggage handlers lifting wheelchair at JFK Airport.

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.

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United Airlines airplane pushing back from gate.

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.

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American Airlines planes parked at airport terminal.

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.

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Delta Air Lines Airbus A321 taking off from foggy runway.

Have Wheelchair Assistance Staff Caught the Virus? Airlines Won’t Answer.

The fact that carriers are unwilling to outline the steps they have taken to mitigate risk and protect disabled passengers is deeply troubling.

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TSA Officers Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus at These Airports

During the airport security screening process, many disabled people and wheelchair users come into direct contact with TSA Officers.

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TSA requires travelers to have REAL ID compliant identification at airport security checkpoints.

Update on REAL ID Requirements for Air Travel

Everything you need to know about REAL ID and the types of identification required at TSA airport security checkpoints.

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