Air Travel: Publications and Resources
Summary: The Disabled World database offers a comprehensive collection of publications focused on air travel for seniors and individuals with disabilities. These resources cover a wide range of topics, including accessibility features at airports, airline policies for travelers with special needs, tips for navigating security checkpoints, and reviews of disability-friendly airlines. The database includes peer-reviewed articles, research papers, and practical guides that provide valuable insights into the challenges and solutions for accessible air travel. These publications are particularly useful for travelers with mobility impairments, sensory disabilities, or chronic health conditions, offering advice on everything from booking accommodations to managing medical equipment during flights. By providing this information, the database serves as a valuable tool for disabled individuals and seniors to plan their air travel experiences with greater confidence and ease.
Searching the Database: The data table below lists items that may have been updated or revised, but the table defaults to sorting by descending publication date; you can search and sort by clicking column headers (JavaScript required). Items in this category are also distributed via our Air Travel RSS feed.
| Title of Document | Paper Author | Peer Review | Preface / Postface | Reference Number | Publish Date | Updated / Revised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Dining & Accessibility Take Flight Nationwide | Victor Block | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A015189 | 2025/11/22 | ||
| Air Travel Debate: Should Passengers Pay Based on Their Weight? | University of New Hampshire | Yes | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A014992 | 2024/12/17 | 2025/04/16 |
| DOT Advances Plan for Wheelchair Spots on Commercial Aircraft | All Wheels Up | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A014934 | 2024/10/15 | 2025/04/16 | |
| FAA Reauthorization Advances Accessible Air Travel for Wheelchair Users | All Wheels Up | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A014784 | 2024/05/16 | 2025/04/16 | |
| How Airline Pricing Really Works | University of California - Berkeley Haas | Yes | DW-A014578 | 2023/10/21 | ||
| Airplane Seat Design Integrates Wheelchairs into Seating Plan | Molon Labe, LLC | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A013796 | 2020/03/19 | 2026/01/29 | |
| Advancing Accessibility in Global Air Travel Standards | International Air Transport Association (IATA) | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A013735 | 2019/11/14 | 2025/04/16 | |
| Airlines Advance Accessible Air Travel for Passengers with Disabilities | IATA (International Air Transport Association) | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A013699 | 2019/06/10 | 2025/04/16 | |
| Delta Introduces Enhanced Requirements for Customers Traveling with Service or Support Animals | Delta Air Lines | DW-A013229 | 2018/01/20 | |||
| United Airlines Gets EZ Access Certified Kiosks | Assistra Technologies LLC | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A013038 | 2017/10/17 | 2025/06/18 | |
| Training to Improve Access to Air Travel for People with Disabilities | United States Department of Transportation (DOT) | DW-A012614 | 2017/01/12 | 2023/10/09 | ||
| Agreement Reached on Providing Accessible Bathrooms on Single-aisle Aircraft | Paralyzed Veterans of America | DW-A012562 | 2016/12/16 | |||
| CAA Guidelines for Making Air Travel More Accessible for Passengers with Hidden Disabilities | U.K. Civil Aviation Authority | DW-A012549 | 2016/12/12 | 2024/02/29 | ||
| New Rule Requires US Airlines to Report Wheelchair and Scooter Transport and Damage | Paralyzed Veterans of America | Yes | DW-A012480 | 2016/11/07 | 2024/04/29 | |
| Expanding Choices for Travelers with Disabilities - Detroit Metro Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Airport | DW-A012001 | 2016/03/07 | |||
| Miami International Airport Special Needs Passengers | University of Miami Miller School of Medicine | DW-A011763 | 2015/12/06 | 2020/12/01 | ||
| Major Airlines Travel Information for Travelers with Disabilities | Ian C. Langtree | ✓ Preface | DW-A011244 | 2015/02/12 | 2025/01/28 | |
| Passenger Rights Still a Problem for Air Travelers with Disability | European Commission | DW-A09075 | 2012/06/19 | 2022/01/27 | ||
| Closed Captioning Now Available for Live Television On Continental Airlines | LiveTV | DW-A08691 | 2011/11/30 | 2012/07/26 | ||
| U.S. Air Carrier Access Act - 25th Anniversary | U.S. Department of Transportation | DW-A08642 | 2011/11/14 | 2013/06/06 | ||
| Parkat Free Airport Guide for Persons with Disability | Parkat | DW-A08172 | 2011/07/12 | 2022/02/15 | ||
| Tips for Flying Abroad for Travelers With Special Needs | Special Needs Group, Inc. | DW-A05450 | 2010/09/20 | |||
| Cause and Treatment of Jet Lag | Max-Planck-Gesellschaft | DW-A04464 | 2010/06/27 | 2010/09/02 | ||
| Air Travel Accessibility Issues and Stories | Able Magazine | DW-A0121 | 2008/12/29 | 2010/06/24 | ||
| Travel Tips For Flying With Young Children | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A076 | 2008/12/24 | 2023/10/26 | ||
| Accessible Air Travel Tips for Passengers with Disability | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A072 | 2008/12/24 | 2017/01/11 | ||
| Airlines - An End to Discrimination | Ian C. Langtree | DW-A075 | 2008/12/06 | 2008/12/24 |
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