Flying with a Disability
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Certified Accessible Travel Services – Atyzi Solutions
This is called a Digital Device Profile. It’s a relatively new platform that allows a wheelchair user to provide specific information about their mobility device (as well as handling instructions), then share that information at the airport. You will need to be logged in to create a profile.
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Interesting, great idea!
Not to be (too) evil, but I am always a little bit happy when this happens to influencers – because the blowback against the airline is amplified):
independent.co.uk
TV presenter says £5,000-worth of wheelchair damage caused by BA is ‘an assault’
TV presenter Sophie Morgan says £5,000-worth of damage caused by BA to her wheelchair is ‘an assault’
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I live in fear of this happening to me. I also ran into this very inspiring article today, but I did also note that her biggest “area of improvements” lies with the airlines. It should NOT be this hard…
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/traveling-the-world-as-a-wheelchair-user/index.html
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2 for the price of 1! 😒
https://abc7ny.com/2-travelers-say-their-wheelchairs-were-lost-on-same-united-airlines/12756070/
abc7ny.com
2 travelers say their wheelchairs were lost on same United Airlines flight
Two travelers said United Airlines lost their wheelchairs after taking a flight with the carrier earlier this week.
Hope these changes will quickly be adopted and put in place!
disabilityinsider.com
New guidance to improve travel experience for passengers with disabilities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new guidance to assist airlines and handling agents to transport mobility aids safely and efficiently and improve the travel experience for passengers with disabilities.
Some important sizes to remember – might want to bookmark this!
https://wheelchairtravel.org/air-travel/airplane-cargo-hold-dimensions/
wheelchairtravel.org
Airplane Cargo Hold Dimensions for Wheelchairs - WheelchairTravel.org
Airplane cargo hold doors have a maximum height, making some power wheelchairs and scooters too tall to fit. Size measurements of every aircraft cargo hold door here.
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