Wheelchair Users Face New Challenges as Airlines Fight Accessibility Rule
Wheelchair Users Face New Challenges as Airlines Fight Accessibility Rule UPDATE: As of October 2025, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to delay enforcement of key wheelchair-travel protections for another 15 months. Editor’s note: This article was inspired by a recent report in The New York Times (June 20, 2025) on airlines’ legal challenges to […]
U.S. Airlines Challenge New Disability Travel Rule
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 […]
Delight in the Sky: Emirates’ Journey Toward Autism Certification
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 […]
BREAKING NEWS: Improved Wheelchair Accessibility in Aircraft Set to Become Reality in 2025
In a monumental development for accessible air travel, the FAA has announced that wheelchair spaces in aircraft cabins are on the horizon, with safety approvals expected as early as 2025. This advancement marks a significant victory for disabled travelers, who have long been advocating for equal access to air travel. The FAA has been rigorously […]
Disability Discrimination at Airport Security: A TSA Nightmare
During a recent trip, Julia Betancourt flew out of Newark Liberty International Airport and had a horrendous experience when passing through TSA. Here she tells of how the airport experience in general is often incredibly discriminatory for people living with disabilities.