Airlines say they will improve travel conditions for people with disabilities – National | 24CA News

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Published 10.05.2024
Airlines say they will improve travel conditions for people with disabilities – National | 24CA News

Canada’s airline trade will work to create a streamlined consumption type for travellers with disabilities, the federal authorities says.

Disability advocates, authorities officers and representatives of the airline trade are speaking about tips on how to enhance accessibility at a summit in Ottawa in the present day.

The summit was introduced in March after airline executives testified on the House transport committee, the place MPs shared surprising tales from folks with disabilities about the way in which the airways handled them.


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At the summit, advocates known as on airline executives to correctly implement incapacity initiatives.


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Airline representatives touted their successes, with one telling the summit that passenger surveys confirmed the overwhelming majority of travellers who want particular help have constructive experiences.

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The audio system additionally acknowledged the necessity for enchancment in trade data-sharing and standardization of procedures.

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