Movement is afoot to significantly improve accessibility in commercial aviation. For the second consecutive year, accessibility joined sustainability as major trends at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. Several stakeholders are working on projects to accommodate wheelchair users in-flight and provide accessible inflight entertainment for passengers with disabilities. Adding to this momentum, leading inflight moving map provider FlightPath3D introduced its new Accessibility Map today. This simplified high-contrast display is designed specifically for travelers with visual, motor, and cognitive impairments.
“Every traveler, regardless of background, age or ability, should have easy access to important details about their flight and enjoy the fun of tracking their plane as they fly,” FlightPath3D president Duncan Jackson stated while announcing the Accessibility Map. The map is available for airlines today, with initial deployments expected in the first quarter of 2025.
“We recognize the importance of creating an inclusive inflight experience and the Accessibility Map, featuring a streamlined interface and visibility enhancements, is a major step toward our goal of providing maps for all passengers,” Jackson added.