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Airlines can secure personal wheelchairs in the cabin. Will they?
A new study addresses the feasibility of personal wheelchairs being permitted on commercial airliners.
What a sad statistic…
“According to a report published in Disability Horizons, 43% of wheelchair users who had previously flown are now choosing not to fly anymore because of the challenges they face.”
https://simpleflying.com/flying-with-a-wheelchair/
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Paralympian Outlines The Harsh Reality Of Flying With A Wheelchair
Across most of society, from shops to theaters, sports venues to restaurants, accessibility is guaranteed. Legislation means the…
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Wheelchair damage on flights reporting in the forum Flying with a Disability 3 years ago
Reply to Wheelchair damage on flights reporting
Thanks! Yes, I’m sure they are doing that on purpose so airlines compete at being the “least awful” 🙃
Yes, would love to compare with other countries as well…
schroth-sensei replied to the discussion Wheelchair damage on flights reporting in the forum Flying with a Disability 3 years ago
Reply to Wheelchair damage on flights reporting
It looks like it’s from the Us Department of Transportation, here’s the Air Travel Consumer Report links on the official site:
https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/air-travel-consumer-reports
Only covers US-based Airlines (would like to compare these numbers against other countries airlines), but it is…
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Wheelchair damage on flights reporting in the forum Flying with a Disability 3 years ago
Reply to Wheelchair damage on flights reporting
Does anyone know where to find the official stats? (Other than this report)
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