Written by Catie McLeod, The Guardian, September 27, 2025 As airlines toughen rules on lithium batteries due to fire danger, disability advocates want clearer accessibility standards Dr Jurai Darongkamas has travelled all…
Category: Air Travel
Latest Airline Incident Reinforces Need for Better Accessibility in the Travel Industry
Written by Lacey Pfalz, TravelPulse.com, August 12, 2025 Earlier this week, we reported on how two blind women were the only two people onboard a flight from New Orleans to Orlando after an…
‘Try Before You Fly’ with Virgin at Adelaide Airport
Virgin Australia and Adelaide Airport are partnering to help people overcome barriers to travel with the launch of an ongoing ‘Try Before You Fly’ program. Written by Sheree Strange, Travel Without Limits,…
United Airlines Expands Special Olympics Service Ambassador Program
Written by Noreen Kompanik, TravelPulse Newsletter, July 18, 2025 United Airlines is set to hire more Special Olympics athletes as customer service ambassadors to its airline’s hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Newark. The…
Qantas International Business Class Lounge, Sydney
Written by Julie Jones, Have Wheelchair Will Travel, July 9, 2025 Airport lounges often provide respite from the hustle and bustle of the airport environment. I know that by the time I…
Stevie’s Introduction
Written by Stevie Grissom, Wheelchairtravel.org Stevie brings a heartfelt family lens to Wheelchair Travel. As a mom and advocate, she will discuss navigating accessibility, embracing connection and pushing for a more inclusive…
DOT Delays Enforcement of Wheelchair Rules
Written by Robert Silk, Travel Weekly by Northstar, June 16, 2025 The DOT has once again delayed enforcement of regulations finalized late in the Biden administration that were designed to protect flyers…