The airline will soon allow passengers using wheelchairs to remain in their own equipment during flights.
Delta Air Lines will soon feature wheelchair adaptive seats on its airliners, making air travel a little easier for people with mobility impairments.
As Sarah Bregel explains in an article for Fast Company, passengers who use wheelchairs cannot be denied a seat, but are often treated disrespectfully and fail to get the assistance they need. “The latest news that passengers will be able to remain seated in their own equipment is a relief for disabled travelers, as well as those who have been fighting for their rights.”
The airline will have to test and install new seats before deploying them on all their aircraft, but the U.S. Department of Transportation is considering making the change mandatory for all airlines.
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