@wheelaroundtheworld: Flying wheelchair disaster leaving Tokyo. 🇯🇵♿️✈️🥹 My flight from Tokyo to South Korea with Asiana Airlines was a nightmare. I spent almost two and a half hours at the check-in counter, convinced I wouldn't be able to fly. I even looked into boats to Korea. Crazy as it sounds, this is still the reality for people with disabilities travelling. But this post has some good news—I ACTUALLY GOT TO FLY. Many people who can't advocate for themselves would be left stranded at the airport with no help or support. The video is long and painful to watch, but I thought it would be good to share to give insight into what it can be like for people with disabilities flying, in the hope that things can one day get better. I did all my research and had all my required documentation with me. The batteries are safe for travel and internationally approved to take on all airlines in the world. I've flown on many planes with no issues, so this is clearly an issue with some airlines, like Asiana Airlines. These batteries aren't for toys or computers; they belong to mobility devices that help people with disabilities live independent lives. What needs to change to make travel better and easier for people with disabilities? If you have experience flying with a disability or ideas on how airlines can improve, please share in the comments. #wheelchair #travelfail #airline #japan #accessibletravel

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Saturday 13 July 2024 09:25:00 GMT