15.4.4. Air Travel

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is one feature of wheelchair-friendly airports?

   Hint

   Think about how people in wheelchairs move around.

2. 2.

   Why is priority boarding important?

   Hint

   Consider the benefit of avoiding crowds.

3. 3.

   What is a primary benefit of wheelchair-friendly facilities?

   • A. Compromised safety
   • B. Easier navigation
   • C. Costly renovations

   Hint

   Think about what makes it easier for someone in a wheelchair.

4. 4.

   True or False: Priority boarding is solely for individuals with visible disabilities.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider all types of disabilities.

5. 5.

   Propose a detailed plan for improving accessibility in an existing airport with a focus on air travel features.

   Hint

   Think of all the touchpoints in the air travel experience.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a hypothetical scenario where an airport recently upgraded but failed to include adequate staff training for new features. What impacts could this have?

   Hint

   Consider the human element in navigating these features.