[nabs-l] Experiences with American Airlines

[Jonathan Franks]

Chris,
I flew from Austin, Texas to New York City roundtrip at two points in
2013. Each Occurrence the flight staff were very helpful and treated
me with dignity and respect. I hope that your upcoming experience with
American Airlines was as pleasant as mine was.

Best

Jonathan Franks
Treasurer
Texas Association of Blind Students

On 6/10/15, Chris Nusbaum via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello All,
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> Next week my mom and I will fly out to California to participate in the
> National Braille Challenge competition. Due to the circumstances of this
> particular trip and the family vacation which proceeds it, we have to fly
> American Airlines rather than our usual Southwest. This change of airline
> is
> naturally a cause for some degree of concern and curiosity on my part.
>
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> As has been the case with many other blind people, I have not experienced
> any issues which stem from my blindness or my use of a white cane when
> flying Southwest. Though I am often required to hand over my cane in order
> for them to pass it through the mettle detector at security, I have always
> gotten it back promptly and have had no trouble carrying it on the plane
> with me. Southwest's staff have been in general very accommodating.
> However,
> this will be my first time flying American. What experiences-positive or
> negative-have you had when flying this airline? Has the staff been helpful
> without being overly so? Have you faced any discrimination problems with
> this airline? I believe the Federation has had a contentious history with
> American due to their past discrimination against blind passengers during
> the 1980s and early 90s. However, I recognize that this may have changed in
> recent years. I look forward to reading any insights you can share.
>
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> Thanks,
>
>
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> Chris Nusbaum
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> Chris Nusbaum, Vice President
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> Maryland Association of Blind Students
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> A Division of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
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> Phone: (443) 547-2409
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> Email: dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com
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> Twitter: @Chrisn98 and @NFBMD
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> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations for blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
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