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…
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.…
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…
Call for disabled passengers to write to their local MP regarding airlines accountability
A campaign launched by Disability Rights UK is encouraging members of the public to write to local MPs to support its call for airlines and…
New wheelchair lifter makes air travel accessible and risk-free for disabled people
Accessible device specialist Aviramp has recently launched the Chair Lifter, a wheelchair lifter that makes air travel accessible for users, where wheelchairs may otherwise be…
Accessible innovation aims to “revolutionise” air travel for people with reduced mobility
A new product is aiming to “revolutionise” accessible air travel by enabling powered wheelchair users to remain in their own wheelchair for the entire journey.…
Survey finds two in three disabled passengers would continue flying ensuring strict airport procedures are in place
ABM Aviation has partnered with disabled entrepreneur Josh Wintersgill, inventor of the easyTravelseat, to explore a range of opportunities in aviation and transport that reflect…
New survey finds 46 percent of passengers with reduced mobility feel unable to travel by air
Passengers with reduced mobility are sometimes being left humiliated and physically hurt when travelling through airports, putting them off flying altogether, according to a new…
New air travel compliant wheelchair power add-on gives clients easy transportation solution
Described as “the world’s lightest wheelchair power add-on”, Gerald Simonds has announced the availability of the UNAwheel Mini for manual wheelchairs in the UK, giving…
New walking aid promises to increase independence for people with restricted mobility at airports
A new mobility product aimed at increasing the independence and freedom of users in airports and other major public access venues has been launched by…