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We should start international rankings. (Or maybe there are and I just don’t know?)
wheelchairtravel.org
Ranking: Airlines Most Likely to Damage Wheelchairs
Data from the DOT's Air Travel Consumer Report includes insights on airline wheelchair damage from the 2024 calendar year.
petec and Anthony @ TWIA1 Comment-
Chair breaking Olympics!
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Salt Lake City airports builds a sensory room
“Currently, many caregivers face obstacles when trying to accompany minors or disabled passengers beyond airport security checkpoints. The FLY Act aims to remove these barriers by making it easier for caregivers to provide support to those passengers as they navigate their departure airport.”
wheelchairtravel.org
FLY Act Would Permit Parents and Caregivers to Accompany Disabled Passengers in Airports
The law would also permit caregivers who qualify for expedited security screening through TSA PreCheck to receive that status on a gate pass.
Thought I would share this: https://wheelchairtravel.org/airlines-file-lawsuit-block-disabled-passenger-protections-training-requirements/
And then have a laugh at this: https://news.delta.com/deltas-history-making-travel-accessible-all
Which comes out at the same time as they are suing to roll back improved passenger protections… 🙄
“Don’t pee…
wheelchairtravel.org
U.S. Airlines Sue to Block Disabled Passenger Protections and Training Requirements
An airline trade group has the Air Carrier Access Act in its sights, and hopes to overturn the civil rights of disabled flyers.
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This is embarrassingly backward!
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“Under the current complaint resolution process, customers and airlines are barred from publicly disclosing the outcome of complaints on matters ranging from accessible travel to refunds and compensation for a cancelled flight – unless both parties agree to waive confidentiality.”
Considering the Rights on Flights movement started by people…
theglobeandmail.com
Advocates decry transport watchdog’s proposal to fine air travellers who breach confidentiality
The Canadian Transportation Agency last month put forward an amendment that would allow it to fine airline customers who break confidentiality on complaints they file with the regulator
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This is such a step backwards!
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