New Taskforce Aims to Improve Air Travel for Disabled

The UK government has established the Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group, led by Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, to improve air travel for disabled passengers. The taskforce aims to address critical issues such as delays in assistance, mishandling of wheelchairs, and inadequate toilet access on flights. It includes prominent members like disability advocate Sophie Morgan and representatives from major airlines and airports. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh emphasized the need for dignity and accessibility in travel, stating that the group will propose both short-term and long-term solutions over the next nine months. The first meeting is scheduled for later this month, with the goal of ensuring that the voices of disabled passengers are central to the group's initiatives. This initiative follows distressing experiences faced by disabled travelers, highlighting the urgency for change in the aviation industry.