16-Year-Old With A Cane Gets Pressured To Book A Wheelchair At The Airport So Family Can Make Boarding “Easier” And Load Her With Bags

A 16-year-old from an undisclosed country recently shared her experience regarding pressure to use a wheelchair while ...
Smithsonian Magazine

After Federal Investigation, United Airlines Agrees to Make Changes for Travelers With Wheelchairs

After a federal investigation, United will implement changes designed to improve the air travel experience for passengers who use wheelchairs. United Airlines Under a new agreement with the United ...
Yahoo

People are cheating the system in airports and using wheelchair assistance when they don't need to, Frontier CEO says

The Frontier Airlines CEO called for a crackdown on fake wheelchair service use at airports. Barry Biffle said it costs the airline $30 to $35 per person. It comes after the CEO of London Heathrow ...
The New York Times

New Protections for Travelers Flying With Wheelchairs Are Coming Soon

The Transportation Department has expanded the rights of airline passengers with mobility disabilities. The first changes will go into effect next month. By Christine Chung Among the Biden ...
WPTV-TV

Travelers using wheelchairs ask for easier access on airplanes

Flying this summer has been challenging with delays, cancellations, and crowds. Those challenges have been "compounded" for people with disabilities who are traveling. Corey Lee shares his experiences ...
WWLP-22News

Proposed DOT rule supports air travel passengers using wheelchairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWLP)– U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking to improve the quality of air travel for persons using wheelchairs. A newly proposed rule would make airlines more ...