HEALTHHONOLULU CIVIL BEAT
For Hawaiʻi Wheelchair Users, Air Travel Means Risking Mobility
Airlines damage approximately 1 in 100 wheelchairs they handle, posing a significant risk for frequent flyers in Hawaiʻi's neighbor islands who rely on mobility devices.
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