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GetAboutAble replied to the discussion Help us shape the Aviation Industry in Australia in the forum Flying with a Disability a year ago
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Help us shape the Aviation Industry in Australia in the forum Flying with a Disability a year ago
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GetAboutAble started the discussion Help us shape the Aviation Industry in Australia in the forum Flying with a Disability a year ago
Help us shape the Aviation Industry in Australia
We’re reaching out to our travellers with accessibility requirements who travel by plane or would like to do so but can’t due to hurdles.
We would like you to fill out a survey to share about your experience with the Aviation Industry.
Recently, the Terms of Reference for a new Aviation White Paper by the Australian Government’s Department…
Seriously?! I have heard about places promoting it, but an actual prototype! Yes!! If Delta does this, then I will become a loyal Delta user!
https://airwaysmag.com/delta-seat-prototype-pax-reduced-mobility/
airwaysmag.com
Delta to Unveil Seat Prototype for Passengers with Reduced Mobility
DALLAS — Delta Flight Products (DFP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines (DL), will debut a full prototype of a first-of-its-kind airplane seat at next week's Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany, allowing customers who use powered wheelchairs to remain … Continue reading
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That’s a great start! I’m not sure my chair would fit the back/headrest area of that, but that is a prototype so they’ll figure it out (and honestly I wouldn’t need their headrest, just strap my chair down and I’d be happy!). I hope Delta makes this a thing soon. 😃
It sounds like the Department of Transportation is at least listening. Hopefully it will translate into action. (Especially toilets please!)
usatoday.com
Cruising Altitude: Progress for disabled travelers is not coming fast enough
Does the U.S. really have accessible travel? I asked experts what needs to happen to make flying better and safer for passengers with disabilities.
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“Imagine if Americans were to see that this particular airline broke 700 wheelchairs last year, but substitute ‘legs’ for ‘wheelchair,’ ” Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., glad I’m not the only one who considers breaking wheelchairs is the same as breaking legs.
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There’s definitely a need for the Aviation industry to address accessibility in a different way… They are consulting here in Australia, hopefully we can get the right messages across and finally see some change down the line.
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