Travellers flag concerns about accessibility of ArriveCAN
Canada is among the countries that adopted strict entry criteria during the COVID-19 pandemic, including requiring all travellers to submit ... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Disability
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
Hearing loops landing at more US airports
Whether in Sydney, Seoul, Moscow or Madrid, travelers with a hearing disability are likely to wirelessly connect their hearing aids directly... Continue Reading
Aerobility: helping disabled people find hope through aviation
Aerobility, a UK charity whose aim is to “offer disabled people, without exception, the opportunity to fly an aeroplane” on 29 M... Continue Reading
American Airlines changes course on wheelchair weight limit policy
American Airlines is no longer strictly adhering to weight restrictions which prevented some disabled passengers with wheelchairs from flyin... Continue Reading
American looks to modify its wheelchair weight limits for regionals
American Airlines is reviewing its guidelines governing the transport of mobility devices and wheelchairs in the cargo holds of its regional... Continue Reading
Exploring a dream scenario for Universal Design in the aircraft cabin
During a recent Passenger Experience Conference webinar, hosted by Reed Exhibitions, consultant Gina Emrich shared a dream scenario that wou... Continue Reading
Clean Slate Considerations: Making Room For Accessibility On board
New market conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic together with the long-established needs of disabled flyers and the aging population ... Continue Reading
Press Release: ABM and easyTravelseat inventor explore PRM concerns
On the back of a recent ‘COVID-19: Flying with a disability’ survey, ABM Aviation has partnered with disabled entrepreneur Josh Wintersgill,... Continue Reading
BA autonomous wheelchair might change perception of PRMs
Air travel has long been a point of frustration for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM). Navigating from airport drop-off through check-i... Continue Reading
Press Release: JFK terminal 4 to offer hidden disabilities lanyards
JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, has announced a partnership with the UK-based Sunflower Lanyard... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: DOT NPRM could discourage service animal owners from traveling
This is an Op-Ed contribution from Justin Yarbrough, a guide dog handler who works as an accessibility specialist, and writes about assistiv... Continue Reading
Prevalis lift seeks to offer dignity and safety for PRMs and personnel
The manual lifting of passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) can be dangerous for airport service personnel and an incredibly unpleasant ex... Continue Reading
In Conversation: Wheelchair travel with John Morris
John Morris from WheelchairTravel.org joins RGN deputy editor John Walton for an update on how airlines, airports and other parts of the avi... Continue Reading
Japan’s custom Joyful Trains drive tourism to disaster-struck regions
It’s no secret to travelers visiting Japan that the country’s rail network is world-class. The reach of the Shinkansen bullet train network ... Continue Reading
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