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
Tag Archives: accessibility
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’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
Two accessible lav options to be offered on 737 MAX: Collins Aerospace
Boeing’s next generation of 737 MAX twinjets will offer two types of accessible lavatory options for operators — including a more spac... Continue Reading
Airbus says forward A320 lav with tip-up seat is designated PRM lav
In September, Runway Girl Network published an article analysing the interiors of Lufthansa’s new Airbus A321neo, noting that the airline ha... Continue Reading
Geven reveals new-gen premium/biz recliner Materia
Following hard on the heels of the August release of its fully featured economy class seat, Elemento, Italian seatmaker Geven and London-bas... Continue Reading
First class on Great Western Railway IET train takes the strain
Intercity travel in the UK is notorious for expensive train tickets and poor service, but there are very good deals available for a more lux... Continue Reading
Design enables wheelchairs in cabins without reducing seats
Disability activists and certain aircraft cabin design experts have long fought to usher in an industry step change by enabling powered whee... Continue Reading