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Fear of Flying: Comfort, Safety and Medical Concerns when Travelling in an Aircraft

By: Debbie Roome

Accessible Airports - Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport: Arizona's Main International Airport Accommodates Disabled Travelers

By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

How to be Comfortable Flying: Tips for Packing for a Flight and Enjoying Your Trip

By: Venice Kichura

10 Tips for Long Haul Flights: Wise Advice for those Traveling Overseas

By: Debbie Roome

Accessibility Complaint Decision: Passenger Needed Help in 2000, Canadian Agency Says in 2008

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Transport in Paris: Travelling To and Around the French Capital With a Disability

By: Monica Guy

Accessible Travel in Europe: Access to Train and Ferry Travel for People with Disabilities

By: Monica Guy

Airlines Must Pay Hearing Costs: Council of Canadians With Disabilities One of Successful Applicants

By: Jill Browne

Obese Air Passengers Win: Canadian Transportation Agency Orders Airlines to Make Space

By: Jill Browne

One Person, One Fare Policy: Attendants For Disabled Persons Will Fly Free In Canada

By: Jill Browne

Wheelchairs at Copenhagen Airport: Denmark's Major Airport is an Accessible Star Alliance Hub for SAS

By: Jill Browne

Medical Oxygen and Airlines: Canadian Regulator to Hold Oral Hearing on October 29, 2007

By: Jill Browne

Air Canada and Pets who Fly: Service Animals Receive Special Treatment, with Proper Documentation

By: Jill Browne

Alberta's Red Arrow Motorcoach: Luxury Wheelchair Accessible Buses Serve Major Destinations

By: Jill Browne

VIA Rail Supreme Court Decision: VIA Rail's inaccessible rail cars are not acceptable to court.

By: Jill Browne

GM Mobility Motoring: GM supports mobility with cash, features and technical assistance.

By: Jill Browne

For First Time Flyers: A series of articles about what it's like to fly on a jet airplane.

By: Jill Browne

Ford Mobility Motoring: The Ford Motor Co Has An Online Showroom of Shiny Adapted Vehicles.

By: Jill Browne

Airline Disability Complaints 2006: US government stats - airline disability complaints for 2006

By: Jill Browne

Heathrow Airport Flight Status: How to check on delays and cancellations at LHR

By: Jill Browne

Flying Basics - Airport Security: Knowing what you are and are not allowed to pack or carry helps.

By: Jill Browne

Accessible Edmonton Airport: Edmonton International Airport has won awards for accessibility

By: Jill Browne

Written Confirmation from Airlines: Canadian airlines must provide confirmation for special needs

By: Jill Browne

Canadian Transport Complaints: Canadian Transportation Agency handles accessible travel complaints

By: Jill Browne

Canadian Air Travel Accessibility: A summary of the Canadian regulations for accessible air travel

By: Jill Browne

Air Travel Guide - Disabled Travel: Canadian government brochure is detailed and helpful

By: Jill Browne

Flying Basics - Packing for Events: Weddings and special events affect how to pack for a flight.

By: Jill Browne

Flying Basics - Weather Matters: We can't change the weather, but we can be prepared before flying

By: Jill Browne

Flying Basics - Weather Info: How to check the weather for your trip

By: Jill Browne

Flying Basics - Packing: Packing for a flight involves a little planning.

By: Jill Browne

Flying Basics - An Overview: The steps of taking a commercial flight

By: Jill Browne

Flying Basics - Seat Selection: Where to Sit on an Airplane and How to Pick a Seat When Flying

By: Jill Browne

Flying Basics - Booking: What to expect when you book an airplane flight

By: Jill Browne

Special Meals on Air Canada: Air Canada offers 17 special meals on international and executive class

By: Jill Browne

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