Paralympic champion backs plans to fine airlines which fail disabled travellers
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson supports proposed legislation to fine airlines that fail to assist disabled travelers. She highlighted her own negative experiences with lost and damaged wheelchairs while traveling. The Civil Aviation Bill aims to improve accountability and transparency in air travel for disabled passengers.
- ▪Baroness Grey-Thompson has advocated for better travel experiences for disabled individuals.
- ▪The proposed Civil Aviation Bill includes new rules regarding flights, lost luggage, and price transparency.
- ▪Concerns were raised about the need for clearer rights for disabled passengers in the legislation.
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Paralympic champion backs plans to fine airlines which fail disabled travellers19 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEleri GriffithsBBC WalesEmma Lynch/BBCBaroness Grey-Thompson has been leading efforts to improve travel for disabled peopleA Paralympic champion has said plans to fine airlines that fail disabled travellers are a "significant opportunity" to improve flying experiences for wheelchair users. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, whose wheelchair was previously lost on a flight, told the House of Lords that "everything's just a little bit too ad hoc" when disabled passengers try to seek help or compensation for damaged equipment. The Bill, which was backed at its second reading, would introduce new rules on flights, lost luggage and price transparency.
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