Tag: accessible air travel
Airline rules are shifting fast, here’s what’s changing and how travelers can stay ahead of it
Air travel has always been a little like jazz. There’s a structure, a rhythm, and then a whole lot of improvisation when something goes sideways. Lately though, the airlines have been rewriting the sheet music while the band is already playing. Dress codes are suddenly a thing again. Wheelchair servicesRead More …
TSA’s New $45 REAL ID Fee: What Travelers with Disabilities Need to Know Before Flying in 2026
Starting February 1, 2026, travelers in the United States who arrive at TSA airport checkpoints without a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another federally accepted form of identification will face a new hurdle: a non-refundable $45 fee. This charge grants access to the TSA’s Confirm.ID identity verification process—a tech-driven solutionRead More …
Hotel Hacks for Blind and Low Vision Travelers
Stepping into a fresh hotel room as a blind traveler can feel like arriving at a mini adventure destination. The carpet’s texture changes at the doorway, the AC unit hums softly from somewhere above, and your guide dog’s ears perk up at the new environment. With my guide dog FaunaRead More …