SpiceJet Charges for Wheelchair Assistance — Sometimes

Posted on March 9, 2014 by horizons

Although SpiceJet hasn’t gotten as much press as Ryanair, they both have one thing in common — charging for wheelchair assistance. The difference is that after an extended court battle, Ryanair learned the error of their ways, and no longer charges for wheelchair assistance. And SpiceJet claims to follow Indian law, yet some passengers still end up shelling out the bucks for wheelchair assistance. Continue reading →

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Improved Access Coming to Glacier National Park

Posted on January 16, 2014 by horizons

I had a great time when we visited Glacier National Park last year; however I was a bit disappointed that the iconic Red Bus Tours were not accessible. Well, all that’s about to change, as the new park concessionaire — Xanterra Parks and Resorts – recently announced that they plan to upgrade the fleet and add two accessible buses.

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ADA Super Bowl Tickets

Posted on January 15, 2014 by horizons

 

Every year around this time I’m inundated with questions about how to get ADA tickets to the Super Bowl. To be honest, it’s basically the luck of the draw; and to understand this, you have to understand how Super Bowl tickets are allocated. Continue reading →

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Circus Circus Clowns Around with Access

Posted on January 13, 2014 by horizons

For the most part, Las Vegas is a very accessible destination. They have a good supply of accessible taxis, wheelchairs and scooters for loan at many hotels, and good access to the casinos. And the hotel rooms there are some of the most accessible ones I’ve ever seen — some even have ceiling track lifts. Continue reading →

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Megabus Expands to Mississippi

Posted on December 23, 2013 by horizons

Those of you that know me, know that I’m a huge Megabus fan. I mean, seriously, who can’t get excited about comfortable, affordable and accessible bus transportation across the US? And with fares as low as $1, it really opens up America to a lot more people. Continue reading →

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Oxygen — Don’t Leave Home Without It

Posted on December 15, 2013 by horizons

As I was watching my Facebook feed this morning, a post by one of my travel writer friends caught my eye. Apparently her flight was being diverted for a medical emergency. She made a series of posts about what was happening and then took a video of a woman being helped off the airplane. She was hooked up to emergency oxygen, and although the sounds was fuzzy there was some discussion as to if she normally uses therapeutic oxygen. Continue reading →

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A Better Way to Build an Aisle Chair

Posted on December 13, 2013 by horizons

Although access to the friendly skies has greatly improved over the past 25 years, it still has a way to go. Take the lowly aisle chair, for example. Some travelers call it a torture device, while others describe the on board transfer process as “beyond humiliating”. Either way, the whole system could use a facelift. Continue reading →

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New ACAA Regulations Take Effect in 2014

Posted on November 6, 2013 by horizons

The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released a series of new rules that will take effect in 2014. These rules pertain to on-board wheelchair stowage, accessible websites and accessible airport kiosks. Continue reading →

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Meteor Crater: A Disappointing Experience for Wheelchair-Users

Posted on October 22, 2013 by horizons

Every time I drove by Meteor Crater, just east of Flagstaff, I couldn’t help but wonder if it was accessible. After all, it is a crater. Well, yesterday I tuned the radio to 1610 like the billboards instructed, and I was thrilled to hear that they “have a new quarter-mile wheelchair-accessible trail along the rim of the crater.” That sold me, so we turned off the interstate to explore this unique natural wonder. Continue reading →

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Raptor Free Flight Show Returns to Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Posted on October 20, 2013 by horizons

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Those of you who know me really well, know that I have a particular fondness for raptors. So much so, that I even spent some time working with a falconer near my mountain home in my younger years. Thinking back, I would do any volunteer job I could, just to be near those beautiful birds. Which is why I was thrilled when I found out that I was visiting the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum on the opening day of their Raptor Free Flight show. And I wasn’t disappointed one bit!  Continue reading →

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