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FlyerTalk Need info on united first class seats  
18:50 7-Nov-07   [Replies: 4, Views: 409]    By: girltim
Hi, I'm trying to find a way for my mother who has back and health issues to fly to our wedding. Does anyone know what the seats in first class are like on Flight #903 from dulles to denver? The...
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FlyerTalk Problems w/LHR transit security with wheelchair  
16:51 6-Nov-07   [Replies: 11, Views: 477]    By: SDF_Traveler
Greetings - I'm not sure if this should go over to TS/S or if here is a better home. Background: I took my mother to BCN for her birthday, using AA to LHR and IB from LHR to BCN. Reverse for ret...
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FlyerTalk Slippery (tiled) bathroom floors  
05:29 4-Nov-07   [Replies: 6, Views: 252]    By: GoingAway
Anyone have suggestions for bathroom floors that are slippery for someone with a walker and not all that stable? What can I request from the hotel or should I just visit Target and buy some non s...
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FlyerTalk Hotels, Status & Wheelchairs  
23:51 3-Nov-07   [Replies: 4, Views: 354]    By: GoingAway
I'm travelling with my mother who need an accessible room. It's been an interesting experience for me. - I wanted to use points, but had to call the programs (Hilton & *Wood) directly t...
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FlyerTalk Guide to airports for mobility issues  
22:43 26-Oct-07   [Replies: 1, Views: 154]    By: Druid's Dream
Does anyone know of a guide/web resource that lists what sort of mobility assistance each airport/terminal provides? Broken down by categories, e.g., wheelchairs, moving sidewalks, motorzied cart...
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FlyerTalk What does AACA/ADA say about preassigned seating?  
22:58 25-Oct-07   [Replies: 3, Views: 195]    By: madenon
Who can help me with this? I'm planning my next trip to the US next 2008. I'm trying to make a first selection of airlines I consider flying with. My first trip didn't go over too well (they manag...
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FlyerTalk News: DOT issues special permit for gel batteries  
16:37 25-Oct-07   [Replies: 1, Views: 154]    By: Katja
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a Special Permit to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) ...
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FlyerTalk News: REX requests exemption from DDA  
16:25 25-Oct-07   [Replies: 0, Views: 87]    By: Katja
Regional express airlines [http://www.regionalexpress.com.au/]> (Rex) is requesting exemption from sections 23 and 24 of the Disability Discrimination Act in order to place restrictions and requir...
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FlyerTalk carrying on chilled medications  
17:07 23-Oct-07   [Replies: 5, Views: 184]    By: jcwoman
Hi all, I think I already know the answer to this from long reading of FT, but I just want to make sure. I'm flying to CA over Thanksgiving week and need to take my medication with me. It's ...
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FlyerTalk Transiting LHR to DXB with power wheelchair  
22:34 21-Oct-07   [Replies: 17, Views: 367]    By: PeoDeMIA
I'm planning on traveling from Miami to Dubai soon, with a connection in London. I use a heavy power wheelchair and cannot walk. While I'm very familiar with what to expect when traveling withi...
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FlyerTalk Barrier-free Environment and Accessible Transport Group at AirAsia Aca..  
02:22 14-Oct-07   [Replies: 0, Views: 82]    By: Katja
Peter Tan has posted a series of photos from the AirAsia Academy at http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/10...rasia-academy/ [http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/10/08/beat-at-airasia-academy/]>. ...
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FlyerTalk Tours in Paris for Disabled  
15:27 13-Oct-07   [Replies: 0, Views: 103]    By: MarciaLF
I am hoping someone can help me because I've got quite a bind... I planned a trip to Paris for Thanksgiving with my mother and daughter. My momis disabled and will be in a mobility scooter. I...
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FlyerTalk Deaf FTers?  
20:03 8-Oct-07   [Replies: 36, Views: 2425]    By: Saint Christopher
Hi... I'm new to FlyerTalk and was wondering if there are other Deaf FTers out there? How many of you are out there? ...
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FlyerTalk Wheelchair as Checked Baggage on UA  
02:17 4-Oct-07   [Replies: 5, Views: 281]    By: peteropny
I did a search but didn't find the answer - so if its been discussed, please feel free to either merge or close this thread. My mother is flying BUF-ORD-NRT-BKK next month and would like to ch...
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FlyerTalk News: Flight bumping leads to lawsuit  
14:54 26-Sep-07   [Replies: 2, Views: 193]    By: Katja
Quote: A Jacksonville man whom U.S. Airways grounded because of his disability has sued the airline for discrimination. Andy Gates, 26, said he wasn't allowed to board a...
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FlyerTalk Obligations for hotel to reserve accessible room?  
02:38 24-Sep-07   [Replies: 11, Views: 359]    By: RadioGirl
In August I asked about finding a hotel room in Lancaster PA for my mother, who uses a walker and can't climb in or out of a regular bathtub. My brother booked (weeks in advance) at the Days Inn ...
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FlyerTalk older traveller  
08:43 23-Sep-07   [Replies: 5, Views: 309]    By: tgjb
my mother is over 70 and wishes to fly from the UK to Australia. She's pretty active and still very sharp. however she's a bit anxious about the trip so i was wondering if anyone had any views/exp...
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FlyerTalk News: Anger as Airline Refuses to Fly Disability Activist  
21:12 21-Sep-07   [Replies: 0, Views: 148]    By: Katja
Quote: A double amputee bomb victim who heads an Angolan disability organisation was thrown off a flight to London, it was disclosed this week. The Portuguese airline TAP pi...
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FlyerTalk use of disabled parking permit away from home?  
00:31 12-Sep-07   [Replies: 13, Views: 493]    By: CDTraveler
I'm relatively new to the world of restricted mobility, and still trying to figure out how some things work. Take parking, for example. I have a disabled parking permit because I can only walk ver...
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FlyerTalk Air Discounts for Disabled Passengers  
22:29 7-Sep-07   [Replies: 1, Views: 291]    By: Katja
From Emerging Horizons: [http://www.emerginghorizons.com/]> Quote: Unfortunately airfare discounts for people with disabilities are few and far between; and the ones th...
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FlyerTalk News: The travel industry is ill equipped to meet the needs of disable..  
02:59 7-Sep-07   [Replies: 0, Views: 84]    By: Katja
http://www.travelbite.co.uk/newsbrie...ty-$477984.htm [http://www.travelbite.co.uk/newsbrief/travel-advice/travel-industry-failing-those-with-disability-$477984.htm]> Quote: ...
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FlyerTalk News: Aviation norms for disabled passengers revised (India)  
02:55 7-Sep-07   [Replies: 2, Views: 96]    By: Katja
http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/07/stor...0761741500.htm [http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/07/stories/2007090761741500.htm]> Quote: “The revised guideline is a welcome relief,”...
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FlyerTalk All set to experience first flight with wheelchair (AZ)  
15:00 31-Aug-07   [Replies: 19, Views: 872]    By: LapLap
I was on my feet for two weeks after a recent operation and in the jubilatory rush of excitement and optimism booked a flight to Narita with a layover in Rome. I'm set to go at the end of the mon...
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FlyerTalk News: Airline's refusal to let disabled passenger board 'not discrimin..  
15:10 22-Aug-07   [Replies: 6, Views: 371]    By: Katja
Quote: "It was two hours before departure that the plane's crew found out about Mr Ota's disability, and it was difficult to respond. Even while taking into considerati...
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FlyerTalk Links to Travel/Disability Resources  
18:31 15-Aug-07   [Replies: 3, Views: 1325]    By: Katja
US Legislation Air Carrier Access Act The Air Carrier Access Act prohibits discrimination in air transportation by domestic and foreign air carriers against qualified individuals with phys...
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