Flying with a Disability
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hopefully this will help the airline realize that not everyone with a disability needs to be accompanied.
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China Southern Reportedly Refused To Fly A Disabled Passenger
China Southern Airlines' refusal to board a disabled passenger traveling alone has sparked significant controversy.
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This is the sort of nonsense that makes advocating for oneself so hard sometimes 🫤
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“Everyone’s always very sorry and very committed to doing better whenever these things happen, but these high-profile incidents continue to plague Canadian airlines,” Conservative MP Mark Strahl told von Hoensbroech.
“Thoughts and prayers are no longer acceptable.”
Well…
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WestJet CEO apologizes for accessibility failures, defends airline's record
WestJet chief executive Alexis von Hoensbroech apologized for incidents where the airline failed to accommodate people living with disabilities, saying he hopes to improve travel accessibility.
“Until we are able to board airplanes with our mobility devices, sitting in our mobility devices, we are at risk.”
Couldn’t agree more.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/air-canada-ceo-accessibility-issues-house-of-commons-1.7105767
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'Shocking': Air Canada CEO blasted over accessibility services at House committee | CBC News
Lawmakers took Air Canada's CEO to task on Monday over "shocking" and "scandalous" failures to accommodate passengers living with disabilities.
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Agreed! I can sit in my wheelchair for 12-hours with virtually no aches and pains. On an airplane, besides the pains of getting to my seat, I last an hour at best sitting on their chair before having to be adjusted to a slightly more comfortable position, which likewise doesn’t last long. I feel lucky that I can manage that, and I applaud…
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Here are the top accessible hotels of 2023 – have you used any of them?
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World’s Best PRM / Accessible Facilities 2023 | SKYTRAX
Check and compare the world's best PRM and accessible facilities of 2023 as voted by travelers in the global airport customer satisfaction survey.
I wish Tokyo’s airport buses were accessible like this!
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Why Boston's Silver Line to Logan Airport is a Winning Accessible Transit Model - Wheelchair Travel
The Silver Line's fare-free, frequent and accessible transportation from Logan Airport makes arrivals to Boston easy and hassle-free.
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Interesting concept to have the route be below and above ground, but light-rail is easier to manage. I’ve used light-rail from the SLC, PDX, LHR, and DC-area airports and they’re less complicated to use than buses.
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i agree with the Josh on the buses in Japan….i wish they were accessible. We split my family from Haneda half on the Limousine Bus w/ luggage, the others using the train. Buses from Skye Tower to Disney also are not accessible. Although i didn’t pursue, it looks like Tour buses are also not wheelchair accessible.
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