Accessible AirTravel

Roberto Castiglioni MBE, Accessible Air Travel Evangelist, founder of Reduced Mobility Rights. Rebel at heart. Views are mine.

[Accessible AirTravel @ReducedMobility]

Our work would not be possible without the generous support of people like you. Donate now to help us make air travel easier for everyone. #nonprofit #4change #socialgood #fundraising https://t.co/Lv2Ubw9F6I

[Accessible AirTravel @ReducedMobility]

@MyEDF @Transport_EU @tzitzikostas @EP_Transport @KMMaltaAirlines no longer breaches EU law. They changed the policy further to a complaint logged by @RightsOnFlights back in May 2025. The airline eventually changed their discriminatory policy in August following the intervention of several European NEBs.

[Christopher Wood MBE @flyingdisabled]

@LouHaigh @SecretaryPete @LouHaigh The UK-US relationship is an extremely important one, I know Accessible Air Travel is high on the @SecretaryPete list. @RightsOnFlights is already engaged in the US. @ReducedMobility @sophmorgTV

[Christopher Wood MBE @flyingdisabled]

Looking forward to really making progress with dignity and safety in air travel alongside the @transportgovuk @LouHaigh @MikeKaneMP
@ReducedMobility @sophmorgTV @jetgates @martynsibley #RightsOnFlights

[Martyn Sibley @martynsibley]

Many of you know I’ve travelled to loads of countries for both work and pleasure, even writing a book about my adventures. Flying has always been an anxious part of these trips.

Last November, I flew to Bologna airport to speak in San Marino for the World Tourism Organisation's opening keynote speech. When being assisted from the aircraft back to my wheelchair, I almost fell to the floor and severely twisted my knee. This incident, which was preventable, took a lot of effort to be recognised and apologised for by the CEO of the airport.

This was the worst experience I’ve had when flying! Considering I’ve had my wheelchair damaged and sustained other minor injuries on flights over the years. After this incident, I joined the @RightsOnFlights team to address this decades-long challenge that I and many others have faced. You may have seen my posts with the team meeting key politicians and industry experts as we push for necessary changes. Everyone agrees that we should all fly with dignity and fairness, but the correct solutions are still not in place.

The absolute force of nature that is @sophmorgTV has created a brilliant documentary that airs on Monday at 9:00 p.m. on Channel 4. Please watch the documentary, understand the challenges all stakeholders face, and remember, fixing these issues will be better for them, all customers, and of course, disabled flyers.

Alt text - Sophie Morgan showcases damaged wheelchairs and disabled person dragging themselves on a plane floor in her upcoming TV documentary 'Fight to Fly.' The trailer also features a group of disabled people flying together, highlighting the challenges and injustices they face in air travel.

#RightsOnFlights #Channel4Documentary #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibleTravel #FlyingWithDignity #ChangeIsComing

[Christopher Wood MBE @flyingdisabled]

@LouHaigh A huge congrats from all of the #RightsOnFlights team. We are ready to help and support you and your team. @ReducedMobility @sophmorgTV @martynsibley @ableMoveUK Together we can truly make flying for everyone, we have the infrastructure and legal framework.

[Martyn Sibley @martynsibley]

@TheAngelaRippon @BBC @johnpringdns @ReducedMobility @RightsOnFlights @allwheelsup @UK_CAA @IATA @LouHaigh @vickyfoxcroft @richardbranson @sophmorgTV

[Accessible AirTravel @ReducedMobility]

@allwheelsup @rusperrich @ableMoveUK @flyingdisabled @sophmorgTV It is indeed at proposal stage and the EU legislative process is quite complex. But the fact that it’s black on white points to good news ahead (provided that lobbyists do not get in the way of inclusion in air travel)

[Anne Wafula Strike @Anne_W_Strike]

Well, this is how our wheelchairs are handled - with no respect, with no care whatsoever that someone relies on this equipment and damage to it does mean ‘deprivation of independence’ 🥹 @ReducedMobility

[Accessible AirTravel @ReducedMobility]

@Stephanie4BC @AirCanada Looking forward to our chat next week. Change is coming, change is inevitable. #RightsonFlights

[Christopher Wood MBE @flyingdisabled]

Super article @Mel_ReidTimes Her first flight in 11 years reveals zero change for the disbled community. BUT, a revolution in accessible air travel is coming via #Air4All #RightsOnFlights Assisted Air Travel Act, there's light at the end of the 'RedEye'. https://t.co/70n1xCkVvX

[Christopher Wood MBE @flyingdisabled]

@sophmorgTV takes #RightsOnFlights accessable air travel initiatives to @POTUS. The Assisted Air Travel Act & Air4All are in front of policy makers. Fairer, Safer Accessible Air Travel is coming ♿️✈️ That 'Special Relationship 🇺🇸🇬🇧 is alive and working..!! @ReducedMobility

[Accessible AirTravel @ReducedMobility]

@utd_70 @flyingdisabled @sophmorgTV @EmiratesSupport @emirates That’s a clear cut breach. If you booked assistance and travel with a companion he/she must be assigned a seat near you free of charge. Do not cave in to their request, it’s unlawful.

[Accessible AirTravel @ReducedMobility]

✨ Join us in celebrating Sophie Morgan's shining moment at the White House! 🎉 As the leader of #RightsonFlights, she's proving that determination and passion can lead to incredible achievements. Let's keep pushing boundaries and breaking barriers together! 🚀 #InspiringChange

[ableMove @ableMoveUK]

The #rightsonflights campaign has become a little more serious (day by day). Visit our campaign for better rights for passengers flying by air in and out of the U.K and internationally at - https://t.co/c2cFQheQWO
Thanks to @virginatlantic for supporting the trip.
✈️🫶 #air4all

[Accessible AirTravel @ReducedMobility]

🌟 Guess who's stealing the spotlight at the White House? It's Sophie Morgan, the iconic leader of #RightsonFlights! 🏛️ She's attending the convening on #accessible transportation as the Biden-Harris administration celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the ADA. #MakingHistory

[Accessible AirTravel @ReducedMobility]

Useful tips when flying within the United States.

[Melvina Hebert @HebertMelvina]

10 Tips For Smooth Domestic Air Travel In The USA!
https://t.co/jdffaLdkSJ

#DomesticAirTravel #airtravel #AirTravelUSA

[Accessible AirTravel @ReducedMobility]

Wednesday, June 28th, we sat down with the Leader of the Opposition, Sir @Keir_Starmer and the shadow minister for disabled people @vickyfoxcroft to discuss existing gaps in accessible air travel.

#equality #inclusion #aviation #politics #labourparty #RightsonFlights

[Christopher Wood MBE @flyingdisabled]

Great to be alongside @sophmorgTV Roberto Castiglioni @Reducedmobility and Josh Wintersgill meeting @Keir_Starmer & @vickyfoxcroft . I sensed a real appetite & hunger to support the #RightsOnFlights campaign #WheelchAIRtravel #Air4All

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

Thank you @sophmorgTV for the incredible work you do campaigning for disability rights.

Harnessing the talents of everyone is good for our economy and Britain. Labour will close the disability pay gap, tackle inequalities, and put inclusion at the heart of all we do.