By Jennifer C Rykaczewski President and Executive Director Affordable Skies Coalition Recent media coverage, including a WSJ article, has renewed public discussion around wheelchair and mobility assistance at airports, particularly when travelers board with assistance and later appear able to walk off the aircraft at arrival. The issue has drawn attention from travelers, airline employees, and advocates alike. Let’s be clear from the start. Affordable Skies strongly supports

From Affordable Skies The U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new one billion dollar initiative focused on improving the travel experience for families as they move through airports. The Administration is asking airports across the country to rethink the way parents with young children navigate the journey from curb to gate, with a focus on both convenience and wellbeing. The program encourages airports to add more family screening lanes,

By: Jennifer C Rykaczewski As the fall travel season unfolded, we invited travelers across the country to share their experiences and the challenges they face when flying. The response was remarkable. Hundreds of people took the time to speak openly about what they see, what they feel, and what they hope will improve as we move into a new year. But what we heard went beyond numbers and data points. Travelers told us they want a real community, a place where they can connect w