House of Lords set to debate air travel for disabled passengers tomorrow
The House of Lords is scheduled to consider the following question for short debate tomorrow from 1pm (23 November 2023): “Baroness Brinton (Liberal Democrat) to…
Report calls for airlines to improve WCAG compliance and the digital user journey
A new report has reviewed the websites of the 11 largest airlines operating in the UK, rating them in terms of their technical accessibility as…
Manchester Piccadilly station boosts accessibility with new £800k Assisted Travel Lounge
Passengers that require assistance now have a dedicated waiting lounge at Manchester Piccadilly station to make travelling by train a more pleasant experience. Network Rail…
18 airports rated as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ for accessibility efforts by UK CAA
Airport services for disabled and less mobile passengers have improved significantly over the last year, a new UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) report shows.…
Video: Pioneering seat prototype will allow powerchair users to remain in their own chairs on planes
A full prototype of a first-of-its kind aeroplane seat that allows people who use a powered wheelchair to remain in their own wheelchairs for the…
Blind and partially sighted people in London to benefit from voice guided technology
Blind and partially sighted people that use transport in London could benefit from NaviLens, an app that is designed to enable blind and partially sighted…
New training video for airport ground handlers launches to minimise damage to vital mobility aids
Earlier this week, the Department for Transport launched new training aimed at airport ground handlers to ensure mobility equipment is being handled correctly and minimising…
Wheelchair users can travel with confidence with new airline plans that better protect equipment
Airline passengers travelling with mobility equipment will be better protected if their equipment is damaged under new proposals published by the UK Government yesterday (27…
A hub that rents mobility equipment is one of several projects to win £250k
Six projects aimed at improving travel experiences for Northern Rail service users with disabilities have successfully gained funding from the operator’s £250,000 Accessibility Innovation Fund.…
Consultation on framework to improve airline experiences for disabled passengers launches
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a consultation for feedback from disability rights groups, individuals, and the aviation industry on a proposed framework to…