U.S. Airlines Challenge New Disability Travel Rule

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U.S. Airlines Challenge New Disability Travel Rule A group of leading U.S. airlines is pushing back against a recently implemented federal regulation designed to enhance the travel experience for passengers with disabilities. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and their industry association, Airlines for America (A4A), have filed a petition with … Read more

Delight in the Sky: Emirates’ Journey Toward Autism Certification

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Delight in the Sky: Emirates’ Journey Toward Autism Certification Emirates is setting a new benchmark for accessible travel as it works to become the first Autism Certified Airline, partnering with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This move aims to create a more inclusive flying experience for individuals with autism and … Read more

14 Travel Hacks for an Accessible Adventure (Part 1 of 2)

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14 Travel Hacks for an Accessible Adventure (a Two-Part Series) Table of Contents The article that you’re about to read has been split into two sections. The first section is shared here, on theworldisaccessible.com, with the second section to be found by heading to either tabifolk.com or by downloading the tabifolk app — links for … Read more

Why a trip to Florianópolis made me rethink how I travel as a disabled person

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Why a trip to Florianópolis made me rethink how I travel as a disabled person Like millions of others here in Brazil, my wife and I headed to the coast in search of cooler temperatures and some much-needed time on the beach over the holiday period. But I’m saddened to admit that this short little … Read more

DOT’s New Protections for Airline Passengers with Disabilities: What You Need to Know

Image of an airport with planes loading and taking off. Secretary Buttigieg Announces Sweeping Protections for Airline Passengers with Disabilities.

DOT’s New Protections for Airline Passengers with Disabilities: What You Need to Know Editor’s Note (January 16, 2025): This post was originally published in December 2024, ahead of the implementation of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s groundbreaking new protections for airline passengers with disabilities. As of today, these long-awaited rules are officially in effect, marking … Read more

Celebrating Leaders and Trailblazers on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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Celebrating Leaders and Trailblazers on International Day of Persons with Disabilities “International Day of….” Three simple words that precede a vast array of topics and demographics, each enjoying its moment of recognition and celebration. Some of these days verge on the silly or trivial, like “International Day of Awesomeness” (March 10th) or “International Beer Lover’s … Read more

Emirates Shines At The AccessAbilities Expo 2024 With Cutting-Edge Accessibility Innovations

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Emirates Shines At The AccessAbilities Expo 2024 With Cutting-Edge Accessibility Innovations Skip to a section: Emirates Airlines recently demonstrated its commitment to inclusive travel at the 6th AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai, showcasing a range of services and products designed to make air travel more accessible for people with disabilities. The event, the largest of its … Read more

Exclusive Interview: Meet the First Person to Cross Africa by Wheelchair

Setting out to complete a monumental challenge takes a considerable amount of guts, determination, and often sheer doggedness to see through what it is that you aim to achieve. This approach to life, this refusal to concede that you may have bitten off more than you can chew, is nowhere more evident than when witnessing … Read more