Delta Air Lines unveil plane seat designed for wheelchair users
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Published 2023-06-09
The seat prototype was introduced this week at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany.
It’s been created in partnership with UK company Air4All, and would enable passengers to be seated in their own power wheelchair throughout a flight.
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All Comments (21)
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I hope this is available in all airlines all over the world.
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It's long overdue! ❤
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Cool! And about time! How long until this seat is actually on planes?
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This is a fantastic development - about time! It'll really open up the possibility of travel for more disabled people. Now we need accessible toilets on planes!
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Things I would change about this design...1 remove both arm rest, wheelchairs come with their own. 2 remove headrest, some wheelchairs come with their own. 3. Remove the seat altogether and look at the design on busses and trains. It's just an empty parking spot with tiedowns. When not in use by wheelchair users, you can store baby strollers or other additional luggage for an extra price to passengers. I know airlines just care about $. There's many uses to the space when not in use, smarten up, and be kinder humans.
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Added to our accessible travel collection!
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This is Amazing ♥️🙌🏻 I’ll be able to actually travel ♥️🎉
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I love delta. Wish you guys get it done to every airline.my fiance power wheelchair is 55 in length, 30 in width
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That is great! And be sure give enough of space for leg since some people have legs that can’t bend or completely solid.
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Will the aisle be big enough to accommodate the wheelchair? How many of these seats per flight? Is it extra?
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It's complicated 😂 left me hanging quick shower? 😂 Regards Pharoah
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I don’t understand why so much is invested in making large first class bedrooms on airplanes but not enough on facilities for disabled passengers
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Does anyone know if this is available yet? At least by the end of this year?
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I like the lock in type they showed on vice documentary better. This design doesn't seem very safe in crash, what is it rated as?
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Also, WHAT TOOK YA’ALL SO LONG???
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I heard delta for sure so book delta that's the best one I seen❤
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Awesome this should just be mandatory on all planes
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Still have my doubts, but seems cool
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Nice 🙂👌
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When this modification will be available for the power wheelchair users?
