Wednesday, June 25, 2025

ACCESSIBLE AIR TRAVEL IS READY FOR TAKEOFF

CAN IT AVOID TURBULENCE?


In addition, the FAA Reauthorization Act includes some victories for moving toward in-flight travel in an assistive mobility device:

  • Congress will fund an in-depth budget impact model exploring how a wheelchair spot in the cabin impacts airlines, equipment manufacturers, tourism dollars, and damage cost avoidance.
  • Testing will focus on tie-down devices that provide safe travel for wheelchair passengers.
  • The FAA will conduct studies on creating evacuation plans for travelers in their own wheelchairs on board. Safety studies and evacuation plans are a core element before the airline industry can move forward.

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