Latest Accessibility News
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Plaza Premium Group Becomes World’s First IATA Strategic Partner in Accessibility
Plaza Premium Group has committed to inclusive travel as the world’s first IATA Strategic Partner in Accessibility.
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London Gatwick Awarded ACI Accessibility Accreditation
London Gatwick has become the UK's first airport to receive ACI's Level 1 Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation.
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UK CAA Report Highlights Improved Accessibility Standards at Airports
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has released its annual Airport Accessibility report, showing positive trends.
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Vancouver International Airport Trials Self-Driving Robotic Pods
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is trialling self-driving robotic pods developed by A&K Robotics to enhance accessibility.
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Australia: Google Maps Indoor View Now Available at SYD
In a first for the country, Google has launched its Indoor Live View software at Sydney Airport (SYD).
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Regina & Waterloo International Airports Join Wave of Digitalization
SITA will extend the benefits of its passenger touchpoints to Regina International Airport and Region of Waterloo International Airport.
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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Pilots Autonomous Mobility Vehicles
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Axxicom Airport Caddy are testing WHILL's autonomous mobility vehicles to transport passengers.
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Canada: Winnipeg Airport Implements Autonomous Wheelchair Service
Winnipeg International Airport has become the first in North America to implement WHILL and Scootaround's autonomous wheelchair service.
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A&K Robotics Trials Autonomous Pods at ATL
A&K Robotics, is trialling its autonomous robot pods at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
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Changi Airport to Support Passengers with Invisible Disabilities
Changi Airport Group has launched new initiatives to create a more inclusive travel experience for passengers with invisible disabilities.
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Malta International Airport Awarded ‘Autism Friendly Spaces’ Quality Label
The ‘Autism Friendly Spaces’ quality label was created to support organisations in making experiences more accessible to persons who are on …
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MIA Opens Wheelchair Charging Stations
To kick off Mobility Awareness Month, 10 new wheelchair charging stations have been installed at Miami International Airport (MIA).
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Tulsa International Set to Be First U.S. Dementia-Friendly Airport
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is working with Dementia Friendly Tulsa to become the first dementia-friendly airport in the United States…
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Wellington Airport Launches Sunflower Lanyard
Wellington Airport is the first airport in New Zealand to launch the Hidden Disability initiative, which was first introduced in the UK.
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Glasgow Airport Receives Top Ranking in CAA Disability Access Report
Glasgow has received the highest ‘Very Good’ rating from the UK Civil Aviation Authority for disability access for the second successive yea…
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Orlando International to Assist Travelers with Hidden Disabilities
The Sunflower Lanyard program debuted today at MCO, providing an extra layer of assistance for those coping with hidden disabilities.