A recent Federal Court ruling against Qantas highlights important issues around accessible travel. The court found the airline discriminated against a passenger by barring their assistance dog, spotlighting the need for greater support and policy clarity for travelers with disabilities.

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abc.net.au

Qantas agrees to change assistance dog processes after being sued for disability discrimination

Qantas agrees to change and clarify its application processes for assistance dogs after being sued for disability discrimination.

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travelwithoutlimits.com.au

14 Tips for Travelling with a Service Dog | Travel Without Limits

An Assistance Dog (or Service Dog) can make travel more achievable - but if you're travelling by taxi, train or car, there's a few things which may make the journey more comfortable and fun for both of you.

“The proposed changes to allow pets in cabins will not affect existing policies regarding approved assistance animals. Assistance animals can fly in the cabin of Virgin Australia aircraft at no additional cost on domestic and international flights, with a number of training organisations pre-approved for assistance animals to fly.”

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Virgin Australia to launch pet-friendly flights | Travel Without Limits

Virgin Australia is set to be the first Australian airline to allow pets to fly in cabins.

“We do not raise service dogs and hand them off to their handlers without further contact. MobilityDog combines the best practices of service dog training with creating a community for people with disabilities through service dogs, education and empowerment. This innovative approach makes a dynamic forum for individuals to break through barriers…

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Normalizing Disability: Janie Lynn Heinrich stresses importance of mobility dogs

MobilityDog executive director Janie Lynn Heinrich longs for the public to understand the word “disabled.”