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Gatwick celebrates World Autism Awareness Day

4 April 2017 | By International Airport Review

Gatwick’s Autism Ambassador, Maria Cook, and organisations across the airport, celebrated World Autism Awareness Day on Sunday.

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Europe’s first airport sensory room created at Shannon for passengers with autism

30 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

The first European airport sensory room developed for children and adults with neurodevelopmental challenges, including autism, was officially opened today at Shannon Airport.

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No longer passenger experience; It’s now seamless travel | Reflections from PTE

17 March 2017 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Editor

Let’s get things straight. The conversation is shifting. It is no longer a question of passenger experience. Air travel is now defined by ensuring seamless travel.

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Does the PRM label restrict thinking?

17 March 2017 | By Jerry Angrave| Empathyce

Does the PRM acronym need an upgrade? Is the disabled passenger being dealt with without the correct empathy?

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An exclusive tour of PRM operations at London Heathrow

13 March 2017 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Editor

International Airport Review reports directly from London Heathrow airport as OmniServ take us on a tour of their PRM operations at the UK hub...

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New role unveiled in the UK to champion disability issues in airports

21 February 2017 | By International Airport Review

The UK Minister for Disabled People, Work and Health announces new priority for disabled people in airports.

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Edinburgh airport to host passengers with reduced mobility open day

2 February 2017 | By Roy Manuell (International Airport Review)

As part of our current focus on Passengers with Restricted Mobility (PRMs), International Airport Review provides news that Edinburgh is to host an open day aimed at raising awareness on the challenges this demographic faces in the sector.

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A focus on PRMs: Passengers with restricted mobility and their rights

31 January 2017 | By Digital Editor, Roy Manuell (International Airport Review)

Passengers with restricted mobility (PRM) represent a significant demographic for airports and airlines. But how do we define a PRM passenger, and what rights do they have?

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Chopin Airport is disabled friendly

20 May 2014 | By Warsaw Chopin Airport

Chopin Airport handled over 47,00 disabled travellers in 2013, making it one of top disabled friendly airports in Europe...

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A safe journey for disabled air passengers

3 April 2007 | By Yannis Vardakastanis, President of the European Disability Forum

There are more than 50 million disabled people in the European Union: men and women, young and old, married, single, with or without children, active or unemployed. Despite the fact that disabled people, representing 10 per cent of the population, can hardly be considered as a minority, they remain fairly…

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Accessible aircraft boarding

16 March 2005 | By Dr. Katharine Hunter-Zaworski, PE, Director of the National Center for Accessible Transportation

Although great strides have been made in the area of increasing accessibility to transport, it remains difficult for many people with disabilities to utilise air transport. The National Centre for Accessible Transportation (NCAT) aims to make air travel more pleasant, efficient and dignified for travellers, both with and without disabilities,…

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