UK airports delaying support for autistic passengers
Many autistic travellers find air travel a difficult experience due to the airport environment. Large crowds, noise, invasive security checks and disruption to familiar routine,…
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More disabled people travelling by air – but improvement is needed at airports
Four British airports have been flagged up as requiring improvements made to services for disabled passengers – despite the fact that the number of disabled…
CAA powers strengthen rights of air passengers with disability or reduced mobility
The rights of air passengers who either have a disability or reduced mobility are at the heart of two new sets of CAA legal powers….
QEF helps make holidays more accessible
Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF), which specialises in helping disabled people to gain independence, now offers a range of options for disabled people…
Disabled and elderly passengers using airports this Christmas advised on how to get mobility assistance
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today advised disabled and elderly passengers to let their airport and airline know of the assistance they need…
Disabled and elderly urged to have their say on quality of support from UK airports and airlines
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a survey to help drive improvements to the experiences of disabled and elderly people travelling by air….