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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

UK government promises disabled air passengers better safeguards

A person using a wheelchair in seating area for elderly and disabled passengers at an airport
A report from an industry-led accessibility group says there is ‘much more to be done’ a year after a review led by Tanni Grey-Thompson. Photograph: Ian Patrick/Alamy

Disabled passengers will have better safeguards when flying, the government has pledged, including protection from damaged wheelchairs and support from trained staff.

A report from an industry-led accessibility group said there was “much more to be done” but progress was being made, a year after a review led by Tanni Grey-Thompson demanded action to improve air travel in response to numerous incidents in which passengers had been left stranded without assistance.

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