Rick Hansen Foundation awards Vancouver certification for accessibility
7 December 2018 | By International Airport Review
Vancouver International has received the gold rating from the RHFAC programme and is the first airport to receive the rating.
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Heathrow Airport launches new app for visually impaired passengers
30 November 2018 | By International Airport Review
An investment of £23 million for the 6,000 visually impaired passengers that travel through Heathrow each year results in an app which connects those in need to trained professionals.
Making the journey accessible for every passenger
20 November 2018 | By Nathalie von Bomhard
Nathalie von Bomhard, Head of IT Management for Fraport’s FraCareServices, discusses how airports can leverage optimisation software to meet the needs of passengers with reduced mobility.
International Airport Review Awards 2018 – shortlist announced
7 November 2018 | By International Airport Review
International Airport Review is very proud to announce the shortlisted candidates for its 2018 Awards, and would like to thank everyone who participated, nominated and voted in the awards this year.
London Luton Airport (LLA) responds to PRM incident
5 November 2018 | By International Airport Review
Justin Levene dragged himself through London Luton Airport last year after his specialised wheelchair could not be found when his flight landed from Croatia.
Ensuring the same accessibility options for all passengers
2 November 2018 | By Jari Pusa
It is essential that all passengers have the same options and rights for transfer and mobility at an airport. In 2017, almost 44,000 passengers ordered the assistance service at Helsinki Airport. This is only a fraction of the number of passengers with reduced mobility who travelled through, and those numbers…
Gatwick becomes first UK airport to open sensory room
2 October 2018 | By International Airport Review
The new, free-to-use sensory room provides a calming space for passengers with special needs to relax in before their flight.
Aberdeen International Airport terminal transformation project
25 September 2018 | By Gareth Bristo
Aberdeen Airport has embarked on a £20 million project to expand the airport which has been in action since the 1934, Gareth Bristo takes us through the expansion which is set for completion in autumn 2019.
Handbook to enhance air travel experience of passengers with disabilities
13 September 2018 | By International Airport Review
In continuing the drive to advance the experience for all passengers at airports, Airports Council International (ACI) World today launched an updated edition of its Airports & Persons with Disabilities Handbook.
Which? airports are rated the best and worst in the UK
29 August 2018 | By International Airport Review
Which? has released the findings of its survey into the best and worst airports across the country, but which ones make the list?
Glasgow airport opens new £140,000 changing places facility
17 August 2018 | By International Airport Review
Glasgow becomes the largest airport in Scotland to introduce a dedicated Changing Places room for passengers with complex needs.
Aviation Minister visits development of Aberdeen International Airport
15 August 2018 | By International Airport Review
Baroness Sugg has visited Aberdeen airport as new development continues. Due to open Q3 of 2019, it has a "particular commitment to making flying more accessible for those with disabilities."
Art at Changi Airport an ‘avenue for expression to persons with disabilities’
6 August 2018 | By International Airport Review
A display of locally created art is to be displayed through Changi Airport to encourage visitors to view the artists as 'people who are so much more than just their disabilities'.
Four UK airports still failing to deliver ‘good’ service to disabled passengers
13 July 2018 | By International Airport Review
A report said that although 16 airports have been classified as 'very good', four still not meet the standards set by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Hamad International to open lounge for people with learning disabilities and autism
12 June 2018 | By International Airport Review
The new lounge will include certain aspects of a sensory room, facilities designed for the therapy of children with learning disabilities.
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