Written by Dominga Schlotfeld for WheelTheWorld, June 8, 2023 This article is written in co-authorship with two power-wheelchair users and experienced travelers: Catherine Sokol, WTW blog contributor, travel enthusiast, and budding disability…
Category: Air Travel
United Airlines Is Making It Easier for Wheelchair Users to Book Flights That Accommodate Them
Written by Jessica Pucket, October 9, 2023 For airline passengers who are wheelchair users, flying is not an easy process. Much of the airline experience, from boarding to using the lavatory to deplaning,…
Rights on Flights Unveils Policy Proposal for Accessible Air Travel
Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, September 24, 2023 Advocacy for accessible air travel across the pond in the United Kingdom ratcheted up last week, as the Rights on Flights advocacy group gathered…
Let’s Make Air Force One Wheelchair Accessible
Written by John Morris, WheelChairTravel.org, September 18, 2023 Delayed delivery of the next-generation Air Force One will allow Boeing to add a wheelchair securement space and other accessibility features. Did you know…
Wheelchair Accessibility of JetBlue Mint Business Class Suite
Written by John Morris, WheelChairTravel.org, August 2023 In preparation for its first transatlantic fright from New York to London in 2021, JetBlue announced a dramatic update to its Mint business class seats….
The Best and Worst US Airlines for Handling Wheelchairs in 2022
Written by Sylvia Longmire, SpinTheGlobe.net, August 6, 2023 The worst nightmare for any wheelchair user who wants to travel is having to fly on a plane. From booking the flights to selecting…
Another Airline Wheelchair Damage Report
Written by Zach Wichter, USA Today, July 28, 2023 Veronica Morris told USA TODAY it’s a good thing her wheelchair was “obviously destroyed” during her recent American Airlines flight. Due to the…