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Research - how are disabled passengers treated on airplanes?

I am currently a masters student at Leeds Beckett University, and as part of my university work I am doing some research into how disabled passengers are treated on airplanes. Would it be at all ...

Discussion in Research and opportunities - 17 Apr 2018

Managing postural needs for air travel

Do you find air travel difficult or impossible due to your postural needs? Perhaps you're a family member, parent, partner or healthcare professional who supports individuals with postural needs to ...

Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 1 Aug 2023

Medical scissors and air travel.

How do I carry medical scissors or similar items on long plane trips? While they're prohibited by law, they're essential, for example, for treating non-healing ulcers. Is there a solution? Liquid ...

Discussion in Transport and travel - 14 Jun 2026

Disabled train travel- share your experiences!

Tomorrow, Scope will be appearing on BBC One’s Rip Off Britain to highlight the experience of disabled passengers on trains. Far too often, inaccessible transport stops disabled people from enjoying ...

Discussion in Research and opportunities - 26 Jun 2018

Travel Guides for the Disabled on Kickstarter

Hi all! I am new to the forum - so first and foremost hello! I joined to share a project I am working on now - travel guides for physically disabled people! We're running a KickStarter campaign ...

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 24 Dec 2016

Air Travel with a New Wheelchair - need advice

My adult son has had an upgrade to his wheelchair from a stroller-type to a full wheelchair with removable cushions specifically designed to meet his scoliosis needs. We are travelling on holiday ...

Discussion in Transport and travel - 12 May 2026

Air travel - mobility scooter batteries on planes

Hi, new member. I recently booked a foreign holiday. At time of booking I made everybody aware of my mobility issues and that I would need to take my mobility scooter. The airline requested details of ...

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 24 Apr 2018

Disabled passenger denied assistance because she “didn’t look disabled”

A terrible example of bad attitudes and ignorance towards hidden impairments on the Independent today: A disabled passenger has branded Stansted Airport staff “disgusting” after she was denied ...

Discussion in Research and opportunities - 3 Jan 2018

Paying extra charge: as a disabled taxi passenger:

Hello all, Any advice please, gratefully accepted! Sorry for the long story! I am going a bit mad as a disabled taxi passenger who has a Blue Badge but cannot drive: I am having to pay an extra £2 to ...

Discussion in Transport and travel - 3 Dec 2023

Travel aids for disabled people

Discussion in Transport and travel - 1 Nov 2026