Diehl demos Skypax wheelchair-accessible galley-lav module
Combination galley-lavatory modules have been available for the best part of a decade, with some also offering improved accessibility for fl... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Wheelchair user
UK mulls new passenger protections, including for wheelchair users
The UK government is considering mandating that airlines provide wheelchair users and PRMs with “the full amount of compensation” for any da... 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
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
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
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
Op-Ed: When airlines damage my wheelchair, they take away my legs
Deb Young is a survivor. In October 2013, a horrific car accident left the long-time educator a triple amputee. Since then, she has experien... 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
IATA resolution aims to set service standards for disabled passengers
Member airlines of IATA have unanimously signed a resolution to make travel more accessible to passengers with disabilities. The resolution,... 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
Op-Ed: Disabled passengers deserve better accommodation
Rocket Girl, aka coach Mary Doyle is spreading the word about a new UK campaign aimed at bringing equality to wheelchair users in aircraft c... Continue Reading
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