Air travel is an integral aspect of the modern world.
Flying, on the other hand, can be an uncomfortable, frightening, or downright painful experience for passengers with physical or hidden disabilities. It’s essential to ensure dependable, dignified air travel available to all passengers, regardless of their ability.
In a complex location like an airport, an effective signage system is critical to meet their needs and can be easily implemented:
– People with reduced visual ability can use audio cues to help them find strategic points of interest such as entrances, counters, and restrooms.
– Usage of Braille signs, larger letters, and brighter colours on display screens.
– Using shapes and infographics to communicate in a better and more effective way!
– Using technology and apps to help in better navigation.
– Installing an easy-to-understand signage system benefits all travellers, including those with reduced or no ability or mobility.
– A well-trained and approachable staff is essential . Despite the fact that it can be difficult to achieve because airports are plagued by high turnover, which reduces the efficiency of their services.
– It’s critical to organise a good training programme when it comes to accommodating passengers with disabilities.
Air travel can be made accessible, safe and dignified for everybody including for those with reduced mobility. It would take a collective effort to implement a large scale change and train staff to ensure accessibility in every aspect.