Archive · 30 Nov 2025
DGCA Revises Air Travel Norms for Wheelchair Use
The DGCA has changed the rules for using wheelchairs at airports.
Now, airlines can charge people who don't really need wheelchairs.
This is to make sure that wheelchairs are available for people who really need help, like those who are disabled or very old.
Some airports also have to provide special ramps or small vehicles to help wheelchair users get on and off planes.
A very old couple had a hard time traveling because the wheelchair service was not good in some airports.
The DGCA wants to make sure that wheelchair services are better and that people who need them can get help easily.
They are thinking about using new technology and better training for the people who provide this service.
DGCA revises norms to allow airlines to charge for wheelchair use by non-disabled passengers.
Airports must provide ambulifts or towable ramps for wheelchair passengers.
Elderly couple faced difficulties with wheelchair services in Hyderabad, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam.
Issues include long wait times, lack of personnel, and poor coordination.
DGCA suggests better staffing, training, and technology integration for improved wheelchair services.
- Who
- Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and airlines
- What
- Revised norms for wheelchair use in airports, allowing airlines to charge non-disabled passengers
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Airports in India and internationally (mentioned: Hyderabad, Frankfurt, Amsterdam)
- Why
- To ensure wheelchair availability for those who truly need it and prevent misuse by able-bodied passengers
- DGCA
- Directorate General of Civil Aviation
- Airlines
- Can now charge for wheelchair use by non-disabled passengers
- Airports
- Must provide ambulifts or towable ramps for wheelchair passengers
- Passenger Experience
- Elderly couple faced difficulties with wheelchair services in Hyderabad, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam
- Service Issues
- Long wait times, lack of personnel, and poor coordination