Welcome to EU 1107, Access to Air Travel for Disabled Persons
Opening up the skies to all
Year on year the exciting world of air travel is opening up to people of all abilities. And it is only right that it does. Not only do travellers with physical, sensory and learning disabilities deserve equality, but aviation, leisure, and tourism industries will benefit from better servicing their needs.
New legislation supporting the rights of disabled travellers Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006, now defines the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air. This new law is being implemented in two parts:
- July 2007 implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006
- July 2008 implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006
What this means for airport and tour operators?
Service providers in the UK are already obliged to address their obligations to provide equality of service to disabled customers. This new legislation adds weight to those obligations requiring that "all staff dealing directly with the travelling public must receive disability-awareness and disability equality training".
How we can help?
We know the travel business well and have specialised in the field of ‘disability leisure’ for more than a decade. Our unique expertise has enabled us to develop a range of training solutions tailored to meet the needs of aviation, travel & tourism and hospitality industries.
The one stop consultancy service
New legislation can pose challenges for any business. We understand. Our one-stop service can help address all your planning, training and equipment provision needs. Our services include:
- Disability Equality Training and Disability Awareness Training
- Access Audits
- Auxiliary aid and Equipment supply
- Web design
- Travel consultancy.
Latest aviation news from aoa.org.uk, the trade association that represents the interests of British airports and the principal body with whom the UK Government and regulatory authorities consult on airport matters.
Exeter Airport thrives in wet weather
A south-west airport has seen a leap in the number of passengers using its facilities during the wet weather the UK has seen recently.
UK airlines react after rail link proposals
Proposals to try and wean UK travellers off short-haul flights and onto improved rail links have been widely criticised by airlines which said train travel will never become a complete substitute for flying.
Laser louts could cause crashes
People who shine lasers into cockpits of overhead planes could be risking the lives of hundreds of passengers.
Air Southwest eases London''s commuter strain
Air Southwest''s London City to Plymouth route has proved popular with passengers.
British Airways brings down costs
British Airways (BA) has managed to reduce its fuel bill by around £500 million and has implemented a series of changes as it attempts to save more money.
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