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Woman says Southwest FA blocked her wheelchair from boarding. But a sign says otherwise: 'Absolutely nobody is keeping these airlines in check'

Taking a flight can be a frustrating, stressful experience. For wheelchair users, that experience is often significantly worse. Often, they must deal with inexperienced staff, poor treatment, and many ...
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Traveling with a wheelchair not worth the risk for thousands of Americans with disabilities

TAMPA, Fl. — Buses, trains and other modes of public transportation have to follow the Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires people using wheelchairs can get around. But the airline industry ...

Delta Air Lines apologizes after damaging wheelchair of passenger with cerebral palsy

The airline has promised to front the cost of repairs.
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Committee for a Study on the Feasibility of Wheelchair Restraint Systems in Passenger Aircraft

TRB is convening the first committee meeting on February 5, 2020 to determine the feasibility of in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems in Passenger Aircraft and if feasible, the ways in which ...

1800Wheelchair Launches Travel‑ready Lightweight Wheelchair Picks As Airlines Upgrade Accessibility

1800Wheelchair introduced travel-ready lightweight wheelchairs to help flyers prepare for upcoming U.S. airline accessibility updates through 2026.