Air Canada Joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative: A Leap Towards Inclusive Travel
Air Canada, in a landmark move, has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, becoming the first North American carrier to do so. The program, originally launched at London’s Gatwick airport in 2016, is designed to provide better support and assistance to travelers with non-visible disabilities. It uses sunflower lanyards as a discreet signal to airline staff that the wearer may require additional support or specific needs.
A Step Towards Inclusive Travel
The adoption of this initiative is part of Air Canada’s three-year accessibility plan, which is aimed at enhancing travel experiences for passengers with disabilities. This move follows disturbing reports last year of passengers with disabilities being mistreated, including an incident where a man with cerebral palsy was forced to crawl off an airplane due to the absence of necessary assistance. In response,…
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