CAA Acts on Airline Wheelchair Damage in the UK
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 […]
Advocates condemn U.S. delay on new wheelchair protections for air travelers
Advocates condemn U.S. delay on new wheelchair protections for air travelers Disability rights advocates have criticised a decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to delay enforcement of key wheelchair-travel protections for another 15 months, calling it a setback for passengers who rely on mobility devices and have long faced discrimination and damage to […]
Accessible bathrooms on airplanes – what are my options?
Learn about the various ways in which folks with disabilities navigate using the toilet during a flight. Spoiler: it’s not pretty.
Power-Packed Adventures: A Guide to Air-Travel with Lithium-Powered Mobility Devices
Explore the world hassle-free with your lithium-powered mobility device! While these devices offer incredible benefits, air travel can be a challenge. In our comprehensive guide, courtesy of Mobility Direct, we break down essential steps, from choosing FAA-approved devices to navigating airline regulations.
Flying with a Wheelchair: Everything You Need to Know!
Flying with a wheelchair can be daunting at times, but in this piece, Paul Surreaux shares his insight on how to make it as smooth as possible!
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.