Written by John Morris, WheelchairTravel.org, May 31, 2024 Debut of second wheelchair securement space concept in Hamburg kicks off dramatic race to certification and installation in the aircraft cabin. Then there were two. Two major players in aviation focused on developing a solution to make space for manual and powered wheelchairs in the aircraft cabin. […]
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Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.
Drive the Pikes Peak Highway
Written by Candy B Harrington, May 24, 2024 Known as America’s Mountain, Pikes Peak is a don’t-miss while you’re in the Colorado Springs area. Of course you can certainly admire the mountain from afar; however there are also two accessible ways to get to the top. One way is take the Pikes Peak Cog Railway […]
Delta Air Lines’ New Convertible Seat Lets Passengers Fly With Their Wheelchairs
Written by Jonathan E. Hendry, Senior Editor Simple Flying, May 22, 2024 The airline is also introducing an accessible forward lavatory alongside economy and first class versions of the adaptable seat. SUMMARY One year after debuting a first class seat option that lets passengers remain in their wheelchairs during flights, a Delta Air Lines subsidiary is introducing […]
The Accessible Air Travel Issue
Written by John Morris, wheelchairtravel.org, May 25, 2024 Plus a preview of the accessibility innovations I’ll be reporting on from the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany next week. Happy Saturday! With more than 1,100 flights and more than 1.2 million miles flown as a wheelchair user, accessible air travel is one of my areas […]
Cruising the High Seas With Ivan Cox
Written by Thomas Humphrey, Vineyard Gazette, May 23, 2024 More than 30 years ago, at a Chinese restaurant in Boston, a message from a fortune cookie set Island resident, Dr. Gerry Yukevich, on course for a lifelong love affair with Caribbean cruising. “I opened a fortune cookie that said, ‘Soon you’ll have a new job […]
Disney Limits Disability Access Services Program
Written by Taylor Uster, Written Like Me, April 9, 2024 The Disney parks are a popular destination for many travelers during the summer as people take advantage of their kids being on break and adults saving up vacation time all year round. Since one out of every three Americans have a disability, it’s very likely […]