Advocacy for getting wheelchairs inside aircraft cabins gaining momentum

An upcoming panel session at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Los Angeles, called Flying for All, will review the topic of accessibility in the cabin. While there seems to be a consensus in industry that something must be done, airlines have failed to move forward on solutions. Some of the delays can be attributed to a lack of understanding of the issues, lack of awareness, and financial considerations. But the delays are also technical, caused by real design limitations, perceived design limitations and the industry’s stringent regulatory hurdles.

Arguably, the biggest obstacle involves airlines not losing revenue seats on flights when there is less demand for wheelchair access. These days, given how airlines are attempting to monetize every square inch of an aircraft, that certainly appears like a tall order to overcome but don’t take our word for it. Read this GREAT ARTICLE to better understand the challenges and the work being done to address them at multiple levels.