For anyone who has ever flown on a plane as a wheelchair user, you don't need me to tell you about countless horror stories of broken chairs, failed access and understanding, and even being left on planes for hours!
TV Presenter, Writer, Artist & Disability Advocate Sophie Morgan has been working hard to promote her campaign #RightsOnFlights and it seems the UK government is listening:
Oh. My. God. 🤯 Just woke up to the news that…..the U.K. Government ARE going to change the legislation to protect disabled people when we fly!!!!!!! ✈️ It’s HAPPENING!!!!!
Read all about it here: https://t.co/FpYORlypPe
LOOK!!!!! 👇🏻#RightsOnFlights @marionfellows pic.twitter.com/qXDBvjRBXz
"We will legislate when Parliamentary time allows to enhance the enforcement powers of the CIA by providing additional administrative tools, such as issuing financial penalties. This will enable the CAA to Stefan, more promptly and flexibly, where appropriate.
We will work closely with the CIA on the design of those powers to make sure they are effective an appropriate."
— sophie morgan (@sophmorgTV) June 27, 2023
Scope shared thoughts on the news with this retweet:
👏 This is such good news. For too long airlines have been a law unto themselves when it comes to repairing or replacing equipment they have damaged.
Hopefully, we’ll start to see operators being held to account for accessibility on planes and in airports ✈️ https://t.co/2kEJvNxfAI
— Scope (@scope) June 27, 2023
Do you think this is a sign of positive change to come?
