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Make it law that airlines allow special assistance car seats on planes
Closed
149 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently cabin crew have the discretionary power to reject a car seat, and therefore a disabled child their holiday or important trip. Children over the age of 2 may still need a car seat. Intellectual or physical disability can make a standard lap belt unsafe for travel. Make travel inclusive.
On a recent trip with my 5 year old son we were allowed to take our car seat right up to the plane steps. We were then told the seat and therefore my son were not allowed on the plane by the luggage loaders. When questioned it was explained and confirmed that it was at the discretion of the cabin crew.
Having booked time off, travelled to the airport, had special assistance how is it not law that disabled children be allowed on board with whichever equipment they need to make travel accessible
Having booked time off, travelled to the airport, had special assistance how is it not law that disabled children be allowed on board with whichever equipment they need to make travel accessible
Timeline
| 22 Nov 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 May 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
149
Status
Closed
Opened
22 Nov 2017
Closed
22 May 2018
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