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Op-Ed: Broad collaboration at RedCabin Tokyo fuels PaxEx innovation

RedCabin Tokyo summit highlights innovation in the passenger experience Following another exciting year bringing together industry leaders, ... Continue Reading

Yasashiba Space, Kintetsu Railway is filled with passengers. A green seat sits empty.

Kintetsu Railway’s “kindness” seat: an innovative inspiration

When passenger experience innovations on Japanese railways come to mind, the high-speed Shinkansen, the backbone of the nation’s comprehensi... Continue Reading

Disabled adult man In his wheelchair at the airport

US DOT rule strengthens ACAA implementation for wheelchair users

On 2 October 1986, then-US President Ronald Reagan signed the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) into law, prohibiting airlines from discriminati... Continue Reading

Collins Aerospace’s Prime+ Cabin Platform System shows a wheelchair user assimilating in the cabin

Press Release: Crystal Cabin Award 2025 shortlist revealed

The Crystal Cabin Award is the most prestigious prize for innovations in the field of aircraft cabins and has been recognising groundbreakin... Continue Reading

Accessibility is so important. In this image, an elderly lady is using a wheelchair at the airport. The DOT is among the world's safety regulators advancing protections for wheelchair users.

United teams with United Spinal to strengthen accessibility

In recent years, United Airlines has made several laudable moves to improve accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility as well as fo... Continue Reading

Press Release: Application phase for Crystal Cabin Award 2025 now open

The Crystal Cabin Award, the world’s leading accolade for innovations in aircraft cabins, launches its next round with exciting new de... Continue Reading

A FlightPath3D simplified map of North America with an aircraft flying over it. A blue line shows where the aircraft has already traveled.

FlightPath3D embraces inclusivity with new Accessibility Map for IFE

Movement is afoot to significantly improve accessibility in commercial aviation. Indeed, for the second year running, accessibility joined s... Continue Reading

The accessible lav from Delta Flight Products has is wide to provide a proper footprint for disabled passengers to use the space with dignity.

Accessibility improvements proposed by Delta, Collins and Boeing

HAMBURG — One of the most positive trends at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo was accessibility for disabled people: especially for wheel... Continue Reading

Economy model of Air4All wheelchair securement is pictured in a Delta cabin. Delta Flight Products is bringing Air4All through engineering and certification.

Press Release: Delta Flight Products to debut new accessible PaxEx at AIX

At the annual Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany, Delta Flight Products will present several accessibility-focused products, ... Continue Reading

Female and male British Airways crew members are using sign language while seating in the aircraft as a way of communicating with the deaf and hard of hearing.

Press Release: BA partnership aims to improve travel for deaf passengers

British Airways has partnered with Signcode UK to further improve its accessibility offering for Deaf and hard-of-hearing customers, with ne... Continue Reading

ST Engineering's accessible extendable lavatory on the show floor at AIX 2023. DOT

US DOT’s expanded lav rule for narrowbodies still a decade away

Seeking to address one of the most significant challenges faced by disabled passengers, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) on 26 July... Continue Reading

A female passenger at MIA is plugging in her wheelchair to charge at a charging station.

Press Release: MIA earns global accreditation for accessibility

In recognition of its commitment to “prioritizing and ensuring an accessible, safe, and inclusive traveling experience for passengers with d... Continue Reading

A wheelchair is removed from the belly of an aircraft.

UK regulator considers rating airlines on their support for PRMs

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for enforcing a key regulation covering the rights of disabled people and other persons... Continue Reading

A closed bathroom door in a GO Transit car shows a wheelchair accessible sign.

Why Ontario’s GO Transit is a go-to for travelers, including PRMs

Living in rural Ontario, there are next to no affordable options for me to travel to a major Canadian city that do not involve driving. That... Continue Reading

Gatwick Airport offers special assistance to people with hidden disabilities. This photo shows a sign with the words "special assistance", alerting passengers of the various services available to them at Gatwick

Gatwick Airport’s accessibility promise paying off

Navigating through an airport can be challenging any day, for anyone (especially this summer). But for passengers who have disabilities — vi... Continue Reading