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Category: Europe

Understand how European accessibility laws affect your trips. This section covers key regulations, country specifics, and the European Accessibility Act so you can plan with confidence and assert your rights while traveling in Europe.

CAA Acts on Airline Wheelchair Damage in the UK

A man sits in a wheelchair and is pushed by an airport staff member. Meanwhile UK's Civil Aviation Authority propose new measures for avoiding wheelchair and mobility aid damages whilst flying.

CAA Launches UK Consultation on Airlines’ Mishandling of Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids For anyone who travels with a mobility aid, handing over your wheelchair at the airport can feel like surrendering a part of yourself. Too many of us have watched our independence disappear down a baggage belt, not knowing if our chair will arrive […]

Europe’s Accessibility Act Went Live in June 2025: How It Affects You Now

The European Accessibility Act - logo and map.

Europe’s Accessibility Act Kicks In: What You Need to Know for 2025 Table of Contents Europe is about to take a big step toward greater accessibility. On June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) finally takes effect across the EU. This new law is a broad effort to make everyday products and services more […]