Articles tagged “accessible travel”

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IDEAS: Emirates Launches New Initiative to Support Neurodivergent Passengers

Emirates and Dubai International Airport are working with local schools, autism groups and key stakeholders on a new initiative in an effort to improve the travel experience for neurodivergent passengers.  Credit: Emirates The ‘travel rehearsals’ have been designed to allow neurodivergent passengers to practice their journey through the airport and onboard aircraft, during which they…

Adam Stacey | 1 month ago

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IDEAS: United to Launch Enhanced Digital Services for Personal Wheelchair Users

United Airlines has announced that it will launch a suite of new tools and policies at the end of 2023 that have been designed to improve the travel experience for customers who use a wheelchair. Credit: United Airlines The new accessibility initiative will include a digital filter on united.com that will allow travelers to identify…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

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Why the Indian Travel Industry Should Be More Accessible and Inclusive

Tune in to hear from an accessible travel advocate about why the industry shouldn't overlook customers with disabilities. But looks like it’s a long road ahead for players to become truly inclusive.

Amrita Ghosh | 2 months ago

Why the Indian Travel Industry Should Be More Accessible and Inclusive

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IDEAS: TUI to Offer British Sign Language Interpretation for Customers

TUI has announced a partnership with SignLive to provide customers with the option to have their conversations with the firm interpreted into British Sign Language (BSL). Credit: SHVETS production In order to use the service customers will need to sign up for free to SignLive, at which point they will be able to call TUI…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

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Skift IDEAS: San José Mineta International Airport Pilots Autonomous Personal Mobility Vehicle

San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) has launched a pilot scheme featuring BBGO, a fully autonomous personal mobility vehicle from Blueberry Technology. Credit: San José Mineta International Airport/Blueberry technology The BBGO has been designed to ‘supplement mobility needs for those who do not want to use a wheelchair, but who may still want support navigating…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

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IDEAS: British Airways Partners with Alzheimer’s Society to Support Customers Travelling with Dementia

British Airways has announced a three-year partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society, a UK-based charity that works to support people living with and affected by dementia.  Credit: British Airways The new partnership will see British Airways and the Alzheimer’s Society working closely on a number of initiatives designed to make travelling with dementia more accessible, including…

Adam Stacey | 3 months ago

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IDEAS: United Introduces Braille to Improve Aircraft Cabin Accessibility

United has introduced Braille markings on its aircraft interiors - becoming the first U.S. airline to do so - giving travelers with visual impairments the opportunity to navigate aircraft cabins independently. The carrier states that it has already equipped around 12 aircraft with Braille labels, which are in place to indicate individual rows, seat numbers…

Adam Stacey | 4 months ago

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IDEAS: Dublin Airport Introduces Advice Guide for Senior Travelers

Dublin Airport has released a new advice guide to support senior travelers when preparing to visit the airport during the busy summer months.  Dublin Airport operator DAA, in partnership with Age Action, has created the free guide with the aim of alleviating travel anxieties for older passengers as they navigate through the airport. The guide…

Adam Stacey | 5 months ago

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IDEAS: Greece is Transforming Beaches to be Wheelchair-Accessible

A new initiative in Greece is enabling wheelchair users access to hundreds of beaches thanks to an innovative remote controlled accessibility system, as per The Greek Reporter. Credit: Seatrac Designed by Greek company Tobea, Seatrec is a complimentary service aimed at providing sea access to individuals with disabilities and limited mobility, allowing them to 'swim…

Adam Stacey | 5 months ago

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IDEAS: Delta Flight Products Unveils New Concept Seat for Wheelchair Users

Delta Flight Products (DFP) has partnered with UK-based consortium Air4All on a new prototype seat they say will provide powered wheelchair users with the opportunity to remain in their chairs throughout their entire travel journey. Credit: PriestmanGoode The patented prototype, which was debuted at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Germany, folds up to enable a…

Adam Stacey | 6 months ago