Government weighs overhaul of wheelchair access rules at airports

Government weighs overhaul of wheelchair access rules at airports

New Delhi: With wheelchair requests soaring across Indian airports, sometimes making up nearly a third of passengers on international flights, the government is preparing to revise guidelines to curb misuse and ensure those in genuine need are not left stranded. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is currently finalising a new framework, expected to be rolled out by the end of May, reported Hindustan Times. The move follows mounting…

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Airport New Rule: While the growing demand for wheelchairs at the airport is due to the genuine need of some passengers, some are misusing it to avoid long lines and early boarding. Air India alone receives more than 1 lakh wheelchair requests every month. Airport Rule Changed: A tremendous increase in the demand for wheelchairs is being seen at major airports in India. Especially in flights going to the US and the UK, every third passenger is a…

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Mumbai: With wheelchair requests skyrocketing across Indian airports—at times accounting for nearly one-third of international flight passengers—the government is set to roll out new guidelines to prevent misuse and ensure genuine cases aren’t overlooked, Hindustan Times reported. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is in the final stages of drafting a new policy, likely […]