The full guide to flying with a disability
Airport unveils ‘sensory room’ inspired by worker’s son with autism
Jason Rudge, a heavy equipment operator at the Pittsburgh International Airport, wanted a sensory room for his son with autism. This week, his dream became reality.
A.I. ‘Glasses’ Turn Airports, Other Chaotic Places For The Blind Into Liberating Experiences
Navigating through airports was daunting. The wide-open unfamiliar spaces, the free-flowing and chaotic pedestrian traffic, the numerous shops and restaurants can make the airport experience uncomfortable for blind travelers.
Some Exploit Airport Wheelchairs for Preferential Treatment
A recent article in the New York Times brought attention to the fact that some travelers abuse airport wheelchairs in order to get preferential treatment through long security lines or during flight boarding. According to the article in the Times, airport workers have dubbed certain routes “miracle flights” because a number of passengers will request […]