Emily LadauJan 25, 2023

My greatest fear when flying isn't heights or turbulence or crashing. It's what will happen to my wheelchair once I'm separated from it to board the plane.

Last month, a crew from VICE News joined me on a work trip for a story about airlines breaking wheelchairs.

Alaska Airlines caused significant damage to my chair.

We cannot allow airlines to continue unchecked in making travel such a nightmare for disabled people.

Here's the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRntgEiTHIY

#Disability #AirTravel

Flying Has Become Hell for Passengers with Wheelchairs

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@emilyladau Thanks for sharing - boosted!

I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user, not full time user. But I've read way too many stories about broken wheelchairs - we need to fix this! 😠

Also your description of the TSA pat down resonated with me. I also get a pat down at the airport, every single time, because I need a wheelchair in airports. Of course, due to my illness (ME/CFS, orthostatic intolerance) I rarely travel. But it still sucks.

Jan 25, 2023 at 4:36pmWeb
Show threadEmily LadauJan 25, 2023
@ahimsa_pdx Thank you for boosting! And yes - the pat downs are such an unnecessary nightmare!