💨 Abstract

Nearly 64% of disabled individuals and families avoid international travel due to ongoing accessibility issues, feeling "helpless, humiliated, and angry." Disability advocate Sophie Morgan shared her experiences of wheelchair damage and mistreatment on flights, highlighting the uncertainty and unreliability of accessibility information. The Purple Round estimates that 20% of the UK population has accessibility needs, facing emotional and psychological barriers. The Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group recommends mandatory training and public transparency to improve conditions.

Courtesy: Jasper King and Liam Coleman