Issue 5’s Guide to Accessibility
Within Issue 5 we gathered expert industry opinions to showcase how accessibility must continue to be a priority for airports.
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Within Issue 5 we gathered expert industry opinions to showcase how accessibility must continue to be a priority for airports.
This issue covers potential future passenger expectations, a guide to accessibility, insights into new terminals and an exploration of the new airport function.
Kirk Goodlet, Director of Terminal Operations at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG), anticipates the needs of future passengers.
Niamh O’Brien, Head of Dublin Airport’s The Future Factory, explains how hackathons have led to the creation of accessibility concepts that have greatly improved the PRM experience within the airport.
The CGI images of the proposed replacement terminal at Leeds Bradford Airport highlight a focus on improving the passenger experience.
Passengers who require additional support can now sign up to receive a personalised, step-by-step tour of Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) before they fly.
Lithuanian Airports continues to work towards ensuring a high-quality passenger experience for individuals that may have additional needs.
Many passengers face differing challenges when navigating an airport; requiring a multitude of solutions and discussions to ensure the airport environment is an accessible one.
By introducing the new autonomous system, Haneda Airport will improve the experience for PRMs and help to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Answering some of the industry's questions regarding COVID-19, whilst offering examples of how to improve operational efficiency, this magazine issue is an imperative resource for aviation.
Janice Valentine, CEO and founder of Hack Access – a non-profit organisation advocating for accessibility – discusses the 2020 Hackathon at Dublin Airport and how the organisation is working to make the travel experience for those with varying abilities a far smoother and more enjoyable experience.
The autonomous vehicles, introduced by British Airways, were exclusively trialled at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Over 1,000 members of Stansted Airport staff have been trained to become Dementia Friends in a bid to make the airport more accessible.
Dublin Airport has partnered with Hack Access in a bid to improve the travel experience for passengers with reduced mobility.
Birmingham Airport will work with Midlands Connect to improve road and rail access, including supporting the development of Midlands Engine Rail and HS2.