Tag: accessible travel
Spirit Is Shutting Down. Here’s What Blind Travelers Should Do Next
Sometimes a trip changes because of weather. Sometimes it changes because of a delay, a missed connection, or an airline deciding your gate should be as far away as humanly possible. And sometimes the company underneath the trip simply gives way. Spirit Airlines says it began an orderly wind-down ofRead More …
A Blind Traveler’s Guide to the Sounds and Feelings of Flying
I just added a new permanent education article to Blind Travels, and this one is very personal for me. I am not a fan of flying, but I do it because I want travel to stay accessible for the blind and low vision community. One of the hardest parts ofRead More …
What Happens When Your Travel Provider Starts Falling Apart?
There is a particular kind of travel stress that does not show up when you book the trip. It does not happen when you find the fare, pick the room, or save the confirmation email in that folder you swear you will be able to find later. It happens whenRead More …
Why Summer Travel Is Getting More Expensive, and Why Your Flight Options Are Worse
There is an especially cruel kind of travel math happening right now. You pay more, get fewer choices, and somehow still end up at Gate C27 eating an overpriced sandwich while your boarding time creeps backward like it has commitment issues. That is the shape of summer travel at theRead More …
Checked Bag Fees Keep Climbing. Here’s What Blind Travelers Need to Know Before Booking
There was a time when checked bags felt like part of the trip. Now they feel more like a side quest with a service charge. Across several major U.S. airlines, checked bag fees have climbed again in 2026. Delta now shows $45 for a first checked bag and $55 forRead More …
New on Blind Travels: Colorado National Monument Accessibility Review
Colorado National Monument is one of those places that feels like it should be talked about more, especially for travelers who want the real story on accessibility before they arrive. I recently visited the monument and put together a new firsthand review for Blind Travels that covers what the officialRead More …
Lyft Service Animal Settlement Is a Real Win for Blind Travelers
For blind and low vision travelers, rideshare can be one of the most useful parts of a trip, and one of the most stressful. When it works, it works beautifully. You tap a button, track your ride, confirm the plate, and keep moving. When it fails, it can leave youRead More …
Royal Caribbean and Extension Plugs, What Changed, What’s Allowed, and What Won’t Make It Past Security
If you have ever stood in a cruise cabin holding a phone, a braille display, a power bank, and the sudden realization that there are exactly two usable outlets in the room, you already understand why this topic keeps coming up. Over the last year or so, confusion has spikedRead More …
When Airlines Tell You How to Get Between Gates, Blind Travelers Should Be Next
Picture the classic connection sprint. You land, the seatbelt sign dings off, and the cabin turns into a polite-but-competitive sport. Overhead bins pop open like toaster ovens. Somebody in 12C is already standing even though the door is still closed (a tradition as old as aviation itself). Your phone buzzesRead More …
The TSA Says the Fix for Confusing Security Rules Costs About $80, Travelers Are Still Frustrated
Airport security has a unique talent for turning capable adults into anxious guessers. Shoes on or off. Laptop out or in. Liquids visible or buried. The rules shift from airport to airport, sometimes from lane to lane, and the explanation is usually delivered at volume instead of with clarity. Recently,Read More …