AirAsia launches Ambulift for disabled passengers
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AirAsia is setting the benchmark as a universally accessible low cost carrier by announcing the launch of its newly acquired Ambulifts for disabled passengers traveling with AirAsia. AirAsia is placing one ambulift in its LCC Terminal hub at Kuala Lumpur and another in its Kota Kinabalu hub.
Previously, disabled guests would need the assistance of AirAsia’s ground staff to physically carry them onboard the aircraft but taking serious considerations the barriers faced by the disabled community, the low cost carrier proceeded to purchase the ambulifts, which will be used to transport the disabled guests directly from the ground to the aircraft and vice-versa.
In addition, the airline also acquired aisle wheelchairs to be used with the ambulifts and onboard the aircraft. For extra support, AirAsia’s in-flight lavatories are already equipped with special built-in handles for disabled guests.
In conjunction with the commencement of the ambulift service, AirAsia also dedicated an aircraft livery for disabled guests, which will see the accessibility logo incorporated onto the both of the airline’s engines. Barrier-Free Environment and Accessible Transport Group (BEAT) were present to celebrate the occasion, attended by over 40 disabled members.
There are, however, certain restrictions that apply due to AirAsia’s A320 aircraft physical limitations and safety requirements of the aircraft and one of them include only a maximum of four disabled guests are allowed per flight. Out of the four disabled guests, the airline can accommodate up to two seats for quadriplegic guests.
© Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 14-Apr-08
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