Wheelchair Access Remains A Systemic Issue In Aviation, Experts Say

Man in a wheelchair at the airport
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HAMBURG—The inability of disabled passengers to sit onboard an aircraft in their own wheelchair, coupled with the risk of damage to wheelchairs in the baggage hold, are part of a systemic issue in passenger air transport, experts speaking at the Passenger Experience Conference here said April 13...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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