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Air travelers expect transparency wherever they shop for fares, and other airline products, customized offers.

This year’s World Passenger Symposium (WPS) combines the former Digital and Data and Retailing Symposium, the Global Airport and Passenger Symposium and the Accessibility Symposium.

Much more than just wheelchair assistance,:, passenger with disabilities represent a growing segment for airlines. As the world’s population is aging, the air travel industry is adjusting to make air travel accessible to older travelers and people with disabilities.

IATA sets up global action group to improve handling of mobility aids GENEVA, 15 days ago The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of a global Mobility Aids Action Group to examine and improve the transport journey of mobility aids, including wheelchairs, with the objective of improving the handling of this vital equipment for travellers with disabilities.   The Action Group will be the first of its kind aimed at tackling issues around the safe and secure tra...