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@ReducedMobility

Roberto Castiglioni MBE, Accessible Air Travel Evangelist, founder of Reduced Mobility Rights. Rebel at heart. Views are mine.

London, United Kingdom Присоединился Ağustos 2011
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Martyn Sibley
Martyn Sibley@martynsibley·
Many of you know I’ve travelled to loads of countries for both work and pleasure, even writing a book about my adventures. Flying has always been an anxious part of these trips. Last November, I flew to Bologna airport to speak in San Marino for the World Tourism Organisation's opening keynote speech. When being assisted from the aircraft back to my wheelchair, I almost fell to the floor and severely twisted my knee. This incident, which was preventable, took a lot of effort to be recognised and apologised for by the CEO of the airport. This was the worst experience I’ve had when flying! Considering I’ve had my wheelchair damaged and sustained other minor injuries on flights over the years. After this incident, I joined the @RightsOnFlights team to address this decades-long challenge that I and many others have faced. You may have seen my posts with the team meeting key politicians and industry experts as we push for necessary changes. Everyone agrees that we should all fly with dignity and fairness, but the correct solutions are still not in place. The absolute force of nature that is @sophmorgTV has created a brilliant documentary that airs on Monday at 9:00 p.m. on Channel 4. Please watch the documentary, understand the challenges all stakeholders face, and remember, fixing these issues will be better for them, all customers, and of course, disabled flyers. Alt text - Sophie Morgan showcases damaged wheelchairs and disabled person dragging themselves on a plane floor in her upcoming TV documentary 'Fight to Fly.' The trailer also features a group of disabled people flying together, highlighting the challenges and injustices they face in air travel. #RightsOnFlights #Channel4Documentary #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibleTravel #FlyingWithDignity #ChangeIsComing
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All Wheels Up ♿✈
All Wheels Up ♿✈@allwheelsup·
Further protections for the disability community now include if the disabled person needs a helper with safety requirements like fastening the seatbelt the helper can travel free. The right already exists for all other modes of transport in the EU simpleflying.com/eu-proposals-i…
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Anne Wafula Strike
Anne Wafula Strike@Anne_W_Strike·
Well, this is how our wheelchairs are handled - with no respect, with no care whatsoever that someone relies on this equipment and damage to it does mean ‘deprivation of independence’ 🥹 @ReducedMobility
Becca Peter@DefectiveBecca

Wheelchair users have been trying for ages to raise awareness about their wheelchairs being broken so often when they fly, and the devastating impact this has on them. @AmericanAir baggage handlers decided to give a demonstration of how much they enjoy breaking them 😡

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Stephanie Cadieux
Stephanie Cadieux@Stephanie4BC·
Well. @AirCanada left my chair in Toronto. I’m now without my essential equipment. Independence taken away. I’m furious. Unacceptable. #RightsOnFlights
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Christopher Wood MBE
Christopher Wood MBE@flyingdisabled·
@sophmorgTV takes #RightsOnFlights accessable air travel initiatives to @POTUS. The Assisted Air Travel Act & Air4All are in front of policy makers. Fairer, Safer Accessible Air Travel is coming ♿️✈️ That 'Special Relationship 🇺🇸🇬🇧 is alive and working..!! @ReducedMobility
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Umbreen David
Umbreen David@utd_70·
@flyingdisabled @sophmorgTV @EmiratesSupport I am a disabled passenger travelling with my partner who provides me with help. I have been told I need to pay extra for his seat to be allocated next to me. How is @emirates supporting disabled travellers with this policy?
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Accessible AirTravel@ReducedMobility·
✨ Join us in celebrating Sophie Morgan's shining moment at the White House! 🎉 As the leader of #RightsonFlights, she's proving that determination and passion can lead to incredible achievements. Let's keep pushing boundaries and breaking barriers together! 🚀 #InspiringChange
ableMove@ableMoveUK

The #rightsonflights campaign has become a little more serious (day by day). Visit our campaign for better rights for passengers flying by air in and out of the U.K and internationally at - rightsonflights.com Thanks to @virginatlantic for supporting the trip. ✈️🫶 #air4all

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Accessible AirTravel@ReducedMobility·
🌟 Guess who's stealing the spotlight at the White House? It's Sophie Morgan, the iconic leader of #RightsonFlights! 🏛️ She's attending the convening on #accessible transportation as the Biden-Harris administration celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the ADA. #MakingHistory
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Christopher Wood MBE
Christopher Wood MBE@flyingdisabled·
Great to be alongside @sophmorgTV Roberto Castiglioni @Reducedmobility and Josh Wintersgill meeting @Keir_Starmer & @vickyfoxcroft . I sensed a real appetite & hunger to support the #RightsOnFlights campaign #WheelchAIRtravel #Air4All
sophie morgan@sophmorgTV

SUCH a productive meeting today with @Keir_Starmer and @vickyfoxcroft discussing #RightsOnFlights. We are gaining momentum. 💪🏻

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Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer@Keir_Starmer·
Thank you @sophmorgTV for the incredible work you do campaigning for disability rights. Harnessing the talents of everyone is good for our economy and Britain. Labour will close the disability pay gap, tackle inequalities, and put inclusion at the heart of all we do.
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