Wheelchair User Denied From Three Flights

Wheelchair users should be able to stay in their wheelchairs on flights. The solutions exist, but legislation needs to change so that the FAA is required to get it done.
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  • @sarahsurvives
    @sarahsurvives4 жыл бұрын

    Shout out to Mama Liz for bulldogging for her new son! Advocacy and assisting in care is often so hard for in-laws, and she has got it!

  • @chubbybunny915

    @chubbybunny915

    4 жыл бұрын

    Abso - ruddy - lutely, three cheers for Liz!... 🥰 She deserves a holiday. 😉😂

  • @donaburns1910

    @donaburns1910

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, and she does it with a smile. Liz is pretty awesome!

  • @tim_2883
    @tim_28834 жыл бұрын

    Your soon-to-be mother-in-law is awesome!! Liz seems to have such a good heart and is always there to assist you guys.

  • @sonjabryant2567

    @sonjabryant2567

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tim Amen 🙏 to that her, her husband and Hannah are such caring and wonderful people

  • @happy1831

    @happy1831

    4 жыл бұрын

    Truly..and with a calm mom smile 😊

  • @triplejandcrafts2753

    @triplejandcrafts2753

    4 жыл бұрын

    Liz is a great future mother in law! Yay Liz❤️❤️

  • @siickheartz

    @siickheartz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tim _ amen! I love her! She reminds me a lot of my mother, always finding a way to include me. She never made me feel like a burden.

  • @racheyrainbow

    @racheyrainbow

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was just about to write the same thing! Liz is the best!!!!

  • @w4ffel
    @w4ffel4 жыл бұрын

    Lol, there's something hysterical about watching Liz's slow descent into madness. Bless her patience and persistence.

  • @barbaraneeb910

    @barbaraneeb910

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have a manual wc and it's a pain to try to gry it at every stop and I need it becuz if they put u in one of theirs you cant go anywhere. It's such a pain.

  • @jacquelineleubin5004
    @jacquelineleubin50044 жыл бұрын

    A few weeks ago, in my country (Switzerland), a man in a wheelchair with tubes hanging on him, was denied access in a restaurant, because they didn't want to disgust the other guests...The only thing I see that is disgusting is the owners of that restaurant!!!

  • @Drewy62
    @Drewy624 жыл бұрын

    First I love you for exposing the normalcy of inter-able relationships, and now you go championing air travel for disabled people in their wheelchairs. Bless you both!

  • @TenThumbsProductions
    @TenThumbsProductions4 жыл бұрын

    I'm reading the NPR article with you two in it now! Good job fighting for change.

  • @wessonmiller7900

    @wessonmiller7900

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @henrycannon4194

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @wessonmiller7900

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @wessonmiller7900

    @wessonmiller7900

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Henry Cannon It worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much you saved my account!

  • @henrycannon4194

    @henrycannon4194

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Wesson Miller no problem :)

  • @strangeweenieclown
    @strangeweenieclown4 жыл бұрын

    The airlines can lie to you and say it's about safety all they want; we all know it's really about greed and money. Having space on planes for wheelchairs that might not always be filled would mean fewer seats that would likely always be full. I'm sure the idea of not having every possible square inch of every plane crammed full of paying customers at all times gives the greedy folks at the top of the corporate chain severe heartburn. Like everything else, I'm sure it all comes down to money money money. Such a shame, and so unacceptable that it means disabled people can't go wherever they want and need to go.

  • @i.am.mindblind

    @i.am.mindblind

    3 жыл бұрын

    They could have regular seats that could be designed to clip into place if no wheelchairs were on the flight. Minivans have removable seats, it can be done. Plus if airlines allowed wheelchairs on planes more disabled people would fly and I bet there would rarely be an empty wheelchair spot.

  • @cathsmithy
    @cathsmithy4 жыл бұрын

    How lucky is Shane in having such a great mother in law in Liz 👏

  • @collegehoopsguy
    @collegehoopsguy4 жыл бұрын

    This is brutally ridiculous, but Shane is right, he has the perfect team. Hannah takes no crap and Liz is McGyver who doesn't take no for an answer!

  • @katieamarsh
    @katieamarsh4 жыл бұрын

    It’s unreal that this is going on in 2019.

  • @ChrisPage68

    @ChrisPage68

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sadly, it isn't unreal in my experience.

  • @balthiersgirl2658

    @balthiersgirl2658

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ChrisPage68 utterly disgusting for you its should be unacceptable

  • @benblankenship4648

    @benblankenship4648

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @Fran-tl6bx

    @Fran-tl6bx

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is not right, I'm a nurse not an engineer but it seems to me that all you need to do is put your wheelchair in a place where seats belong and up up up you go I have a slight disability,and I do mean slight,I smashed my tib and fib in a bad accident, it's hard to fly we go first class we can because it gives me more room.No attandant has ever asked me if I am comfortable which I usually am. Shane,I can't even imagine how hard and not fair this is for you. I can get up and walk around so I am lucky that way. Wishing you the best. I'm from fleetwood, pa. I know you use know the area. We moved last September back to California, the wine country .ridiculous, no its bull shit. Don't excuse my mouth cuz I mean it. You have a wonderful mother in law to be.✌🏻💜💐

  • @Roybaaa

    @Roybaaa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Katie Marsh Not really. If there would be more disabled people than „normal“ people it would be the other way around. And then the „normal“ people would complain. It seems like for airlines its all about money and they care less about a few people with special needs, cause they have enough costumers who are satisfied.

  • @Hopeful567
    @Hopeful5674 жыл бұрын

    I honestly didn't even know this was an issue until I started watching ya'll. Thank you for opening my eyes to the discrimination that still exists in the world. This has to change!! Signing that petition now!

  • @RioPeterson14
    @RioPeterson144 жыл бұрын

    Great to see light being shed on this topic! I am a C5 quadriplegic. In the last year I have flown seven times. None of which have been a smooth or easy process. The worst situation took place following a crash landing onto the runway. Resulting in significant damage to the plane and requiring immediate evacuation. The airline had absolutely zero preparedness for getting me off the plane. I was asked several times “can you take just a few steps“. Once I was off my wheelchair was not accessible until late late later. The complete lack of preparedness for someone of my situation continued. They tried to put me in an aisle chair which I refused. My best option eventually was a general discharge from the hospital after a knee surgery wheelchair. Important medical equipment for my evening and morning routine’s remained on the plane until afternoon the following day which created in myriad of problems. All along I was assured and reassured everything would be returned to me shortly. As the day progressed into the evening and it was evident the airline had no plan for me paired with escalating pain due to inadequate seating I was taken to the ER. All of this took us back to the drawing board to rethink how we should better prepare ourselves for these situations. However, it takes two....Airlines badly need to improve their accommodations for our population

  • @sitntrot
    @sitntrot4 жыл бұрын

    That must have been so frustrating. Liz has the patience of a saint. I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to keep it in as well as she did. They are going to start letting miniature therapy horses on planes, but not wheelchairs for the disabled. Makes no sense. Petition signed and shared this video to my FB page.

  • @jennhoff03

    @jennhoff03

    4 жыл бұрын

    Therapy horses?!?! Gaa! I miss traveling so much. I have a condition called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, which is basically extreme allergies. When they started allowing pets on planes, I started going into anaphylactic shock more and more often when I'd fly. And they make me- who has absolutely no say in my condition- wait around for another flight rather than the person choosing to bring a pet. There is no person on this earth who is well enough to fly but not well enough to be separated from their miniature horse for an hour.

  • @BrookeKatherine.

    @BrookeKatherine.

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jenn Hoff its a service animal, but it has to be a miniature horse. I’ve seen it happen lol.

  • @xx-yd5mm

    @xx-yd5mm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jennhoff03 If you want something that lives longer than a dog and is used for more push / pull or counterbalance work then mini horse is a smart choice. It does suck that people with allergies and service animals don't necessarily mix but a mini horse is a perfectly valid service animal.

  • @jennhoff03

    @jennhoff03

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@xx-yd5mm I'm not saying it's not a service animal. I just think it's not fair that I get booted from a flight when I was born with Mast Cell. I have zero choice or say in it. But people have a choice to fly with or without a horse.

  • @xx-yd5mm

    @xx-yd5mm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jennhoff03 People don't have a choice when they are born disabled or have a terrible accident but here we are. I really don't think a blind woman is out to get you with the fur of her mini horse because she would like to fly any more than a child's seizure alert labrador being bought specifically to give you anaphylaxis while taking the bus. It can be super frustrating for sure but how many timed has this really happened to you? I think I have flown on a plane with animals maybe 3 times in the last 20 years both domestic and international.

  • @kaitlyngilchrist8852
    @kaitlyngilchrist88524 жыл бұрын

    Hannah, you are a spitting image of your mother! The situation is frustrating, but I loved seeing more of her sassy personality.

  • @amandalane4971

    @amandalane4971

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hannah and Liz have the same laugh! 🥰

  • @stephaniemarler9601
    @stephaniemarler96014 жыл бұрын

    Liz, you are the LOVELIEST mother-in-law to ever walk this Earth. 😍

  • @TheMelbox68
    @TheMelbox684 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe they did that to you. My son is in a wheelchair too. He's almost 24 but is small like a ten year old child. I couldn't imagine how it would feel to be denied a plane ride just because of his chair. The laws need to change!

  • @MelixArgentina
    @MelixArgentina4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, your mom has a lot of patience. I would have thrown the phone against the wall after waiting for that long.

  • @FolkertVeenstra
    @FolkertVeenstra4 жыл бұрын

    I understand what is the problem. Smaller airplanes don’t fit in the hold. I have got the same problem when I want to fly with my powerchair from the UK to the Netherlands and will be using the high speed trains instead. Europe has got a very good train network, you might want to look into that in the future.

  • @isabelleb.3653

    @isabelleb.3653

    4 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same too, trains are definitely the way to go in that part of the world + they are accessible and affordable (booking in advance is better).

  • @deborahbaulk9874

    @deborahbaulk9874

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well if they have to do a 24 hour layover, the 13 hour train from Amsterdam central to Berlin, then Berlin to Poland would be less of an inconvenience. It’s just a pain that the planes are too small

  • @dollydampman2633

    @dollydampman2633

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@deborahbaulk9874 not to mention you could end up with weight and balance issues as well also you can not turn a powered operated wheelchail on side for many reasons not to mention the battery neefs to be handled different as well. So many factors to be considered a/craft type etc.. It may not be fair but Safety First if a plane were to crash then there would be many lawsuits so i don't know it may not be fair it's going to take a much larger aircraft to accommodate those types of trips

  • @ashleyburbank3129

    @ashleyburbank3129

    4 жыл бұрын

    wow Europe's not fun for the disabled in the United States it would be the airport's job to make sure you get there with everything medically necessary! which might involve you getting on a different flight and then having to arrange transport from One airport to another but it's there responsibility because legally they were supposed to have that stuff. in the u.s. everything needs to be made with handicap accessible options....

  • @mrs.christinerodriguez8761
    @mrs.christinerodriguez87614 жыл бұрын

    There needs to be an ‘I love Liz’ t shirt

  • @foreverjoanie21
    @foreverjoanie214 жыл бұрын

    Liz is just amazing. What a genuinely kind person, to spend hours of her day fighting to make it right. Shane and Hannah, you're very lucky to have her :)

  • @LifeinBonnieland
    @LifeinBonnieland4 жыл бұрын

    "Also, Hannah's not wearing pants right now." 😂🤣😂🤣 My life!

  • @Rachelroberts87
    @Rachelroberts874 жыл бұрын

    wow, this is insane!! I can't believe it's that difficult for someone like you to travel in 2019! I'm definitely signing that petition. also, what an angel Liz is, y'all are so lucky to have her help! glad to see you made it happen!

  • @irenedavo3768

    @irenedavo3768

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rachel Roberts ✈️🛫🛬✈️🛫🛬✈️🛫🛬✈️🛫🛬✈️🛫✈️🛫🛬

  • @mariearmstrong1258
    @mariearmstrong12584 жыл бұрын

    This is TERRIBLE. I am so sorry you had to go through all this. I signed the Petition

  • @kirachriston6285
    @kirachriston62854 жыл бұрын

    Liz, you are amazing and kind!!! Support is so amazing. You need to be in more videos!!! Love you all!!!

  • @jenellegast8547
    @jenellegast85474 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness I just don’t understand have they never had a person in a wheel chair flight there ever 😳

  • @eduardopadilla5505

    @eduardopadilla5505

    4 жыл бұрын

    I asked myself exactly the same!!

  • @rabiagraney7079

    @rabiagraney7079

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you don't make anything accessible, you don't get people with w/c on your flights, and the airline avoids the 'hassle' of us disabled people. Simple. In USA the ADA act is a 'mere suggestion'......Europe, elsewhere have nothing comparable. Some Nordic countries are WAY ahead of all of us, some countries (India, South Asia) are soooooo far behind they don't even have hand rails on stairways for regular people. YUP, experienced what I have written here.

  • @KaneCiticani

    @KaneCiticani

    4 жыл бұрын

    If everyone was talking about this and this was getting the news coverage of the chicken sandwich war, solutions would be made easily However the people are more interested in which chicken sandwich is better, than caring and tending to our kind. I’m sure if a famous person or a celebrity had a wheel chaired abled person they cared about, it would spread everywhere and they would start making planes accessible to wheelchair users No one cares though, that’s the sad part

  • @chrisdecker8068
    @chrisdecker80684 жыл бұрын

    This is totally unacceptable and is without doubt a discrimination issue against those with disabilities. It has to stop and one way to start this process is to sign the petition mentioned. I encourage each and everyone who watches this to do so.

  • @christyleenicholas

    @christyleenicholas

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@issadraco532 what in the meth???? That was the most incoherent and nonsensical diatribe that has ever been written as a KZread comment.

  • @user-qf4tp2ix5v

    @user-qf4tp2ix5v

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@issadraco532 hahahaha are you ok???? I think it’s time to put down the KZread. 😂😂

  • @joshcarel2003
    @joshcarel20034 жыл бұрын

    Uggggh flying is terrifying for those of us in wheelchairs. I'm 6'3" 200 lbs with muscular dystrophy. My legs are long as hell and sitting in anything other than my customized wheelchair just flat out sucks. We've avoided flying since my permanent transfer to my chair. Thanks for putting out the good word!

  • @NotAnotherKuromi

    @NotAnotherKuromi

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm a 6'2" lanky wheelchair user who struggles with finding suitable space too. I actually got a custom made shower trolly recently as standard models were too short & when it arrived it is still a good foot too short for my long legs! When I got support stockings the nurse phoned up to check the measurements were right, I confirmed they were. Then another nurse from the company insisted on coming out & measuring my legs as they thought I couldn't possibly have a 38" inside leg with UK size 11 feet (12 us)... Turns out I do actually know the size of my own body & they just wasted my time & theirs.

  • @irenedavo3768

    @irenedavo3768

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sammy Ariel long legs!

  • @sydneydowdle5456

    @sydneydowdle5456

    3 жыл бұрын

    My uncle had muscular dystrophy and he was no small guy either. The first ever time I went on a plane was with him and my grandparents when I was about 4 or 5. Seeing him being strapped down and brought into the plane was horrifying

  • @MsKatVlogs

    @MsKatVlogs

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NotAnotherKuromi for my dads pressure stockings he needed a different size for each leg and the "off the shelf" ones that the insurance covered didn't fit properly. So my parents went through a family friend who worked directly with suppliers to get him two pairs (one pair of each size) custom fitted and they surprisingly didn't break the bank compared to the issuance company's quotes. It worked out because he wanted a spare set anyways. I just wish more companies realised not everyone fits perfectly in to a small, medium or large.

  • @chillhiker4414
    @chillhiker44144 жыл бұрын

    Signed. Thank you for bringing attention to these brutal realities of traveling with a disability. Kudos to Shane, Hannah, Liz and family for advocating so powerfully for accessibility. Love your channel for so many reasons!

  • @anthonyowsley8286
    @anthonyowsley82864 жыл бұрын

    I love the two of you, And your videos...... I hope your trip is very safe, and you all have a great time.

  • @jaclyncamacho2420
    @jaclyncamacho24204 жыл бұрын

    Thank u for this video. Will share like mad! All my love and support

  • @HannahLT
    @HannahLT4 жыл бұрын

    I am so so sorry about all the trouble. Presumably, & hopefully, y'all made it to Poland and are having a phenomenal time!

  • @krailey72ify
    @krailey72ify4 жыл бұрын

    I immediately shared on FB and messaged the petition out to all I know. I hope you get the signatures you need💜💜💜

  • @crystalcurtis5599
    @crystalcurtis55994 жыл бұрын

    I love how sassy your mom is

  • @jmsmom67
    @jmsmom674 жыл бұрын

    I signed the petition! I don’t know anyone that this affects but it still pisses me off!! Hope you guys have a wonderful trip!

  • @stephenfleming7918
    @stephenfleming79184 жыл бұрын

    Another several hours of binging today. About 18 hours so far. Since I discovered your channel I am absolutely addicted. Love you guys and pray for you. You’re both very special.

  • @jelynnharding4848
    @jelynnharding48484 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that is maddening. You 2 are so lucky that Liz is so determined and helpful. You have a great mama Ms. Hannah!

  • @miyuu6616
    @miyuu66164 жыл бұрын

    Bless your hearts! I signed the petition. Always keep fighting!

  • @thelifeofkelsey
    @thelifeofkelsey4 жыл бұрын

    As someone semi abled (can use a walker around the house and short distances but need a wheelchair for anything more than a couple minutes of walking) this is infuriating! I am so sorry you had to deal with all that. I got a headache just watching so I can’t imagine how bad they were for you. I hope you had a safe flight and everything works out!

  • @ginag6328
    @ginag63284 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing his with us. I’d never have known the crap you have to go through. It’s disgraceful. I had actual tears in my eyes when you came in with your July update. This is so frustrating. Thank God for Liz!

  • @jessicashlager7193
    @jessicashlager71934 жыл бұрын

    petition signed and posted to FB. Thanks for sharing this important information. I am glad that you (all 3) worked together to get it done.

  • @loriw.9166
    @loriw.91664 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe that in this day in age we STILL cannot accommodate persons in wheel chairs.smh I love you guys!

  • @JD4evr
    @JD4evr4 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable!! I was frustrated just watching Liz on the phone. Liz ROCKS!!🙌🏻

  • @pebbles377
    @pebbles3774 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing this crucial issue to everyone and using your platform to educate your audience. Also, my grandma was born in Poland, so it is also part of my family history. I am so excited that you were able to visit.

  • @tfo1978
    @tfo19784 жыл бұрын

    Omg! Props to Liz (and all of you!) for hanging in there. That must be really freaking frustrating. I was in customer service for a few years and the best way to get anything done with a rep who acts like they have no idea what’s going on is to escalate the call. Ask to speak to a manager until you get as high up on the chain as possible!

  • @wheelz3225
    @wheelz32254 жыл бұрын

    I'm in a wheelchair and it's a pain in the butt

  • @santarivera6280

    @santarivera6280

    4 жыл бұрын

    MikeyWheelzKilbreth I apologize for your struggle .. May The Lord Jesus Christ Make a Miracle in you . Stay Blessed

  • @lifeinawheelchairadventure4034

    @lifeinawheelchairadventure4034

    4 жыл бұрын

    MikeyWheelzKilbreth why? I have a 450lbs electric chair. I have no problems. Everywhere in Europe is so much more accessible than Canada!

  • @wheelz3225

    @wheelz3225

    4 жыл бұрын

    They man handle my chair in the us

  • @igkat8
    @igkat84 жыл бұрын

    💕 Liz 💕 Everyone needs a Liz. But seriously... what do people do who have no one to advocate for them??

  • @kookoo4pandas

    @kookoo4pandas

    4 жыл бұрын

    we rot.

  • @veronicasantos8269

    @veronicasantos8269

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kookoo4pandas oof

  • @NotAnotherKuromi

    @NotAnotherKuromi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Many advocate for themselves.

  • @tk97898

    @tk97898

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well if they can’t advocate themselves then. Nothing gets done, people that need help fall threw the cracks.

  • @adisaavedra

    @adisaavedra

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm a person like that. We just don't get access.

  • @DangerScoops
    @DangerScoops3 жыл бұрын

    Hannah's mom is so nice and caring. You can really tell that she has a passion for making sure that they can go everywhere with no problems.

  • @pumpkinpeach9763
    @pumpkinpeach97634 жыл бұрын

    I just went to All Wheels Up website and signed the petition. I hope they find a wonderful solution! You guys are great 🤗 That was ridiculous what u all went thru for this....ugh so frustrating; I was frustrated watching this 😧

  • @santarivera6280
    @santarivera62804 жыл бұрын

    This is definitely an issue for disabled humans , because they obviously need their wheelchairs or what ever they might need to get around and it’s way safer and comfortable for them and also common sense for the transporter so they won’t struggle with the disabled person. We should all have the WILL to travel with our Accommodations needed . I hope y’all can get the right help to make a change .. #WESTANDFORTHEFUTURE ✊✊✊

  • @shelly0801
    @shelly08014 жыл бұрын

    Your mom is amazing Hannnah. Helping Shane 😭

  • @Nan-ly8zb
    @Nan-ly8zb4 жыл бұрын

    Ugh!!!!! How frustrating!!!! 😡 Hope you guys got there safe and sound. Can’t wait to see your updates! Have a fantastic trip!! 🤞✈️

  • @zackstpierre2562
    @zackstpierre25624 жыл бұрын

    Signed and shared ❤️I love you guys so much And everything you do for the so many you help

  • @mindfulnessd6012
    @mindfulnessd60124 жыл бұрын

    The best airline around Europe for wheelchairs personally has been EasyJet. All my holidays around Europe are with easyJet. Including my flight in two days to Budapest!! Hopefully this is helpful also the Boeing planes are not suitable as the cargo doors are smaller. Airbus airlines are better around Europe with wider cargo doors etc, hope this helps! - Uk

  • @NotAnotherKuromi

    @NotAnotherKuromi

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is good to know that they are improving. I know that airlines damaging wheelchairs is still a huge problem in the UK. Have you had any damage occour to your chair? Staff listening to the disabled person & following their instructions on handling the wheelchair & their own body would prevent a lot of issues... When there is a member if staff around & the disabled person is not left stranded!

  • @contactjoy4140

    @contactjoy4140

    4 жыл бұрын

    Adam :D The width of the doors isn't the issue. The issue is the height of the doors.

  • @mindfulnessd6012

    @mindfulnessd6012

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sammy Ariel I generally fly into airports like Manchester and Liverpool. They have not damaged my chair, I fly 3 times a year and have been so lucky not to have damage. Most damage was caused by me lol. Which airport are you thinking of going to?

  • @mindfulnessd6012

    @mindfulnessd6012

    4 жыл бұрын

    CONTACT JOY that’s what I meant, the height. Which is smaller than a airbus aircraft. Being that also another reason the doors on a Boeing are lower which makes it harder for the ramp to access it etc thanks for correcting me btw.

  • @nicole3265
    @nicole32654 жыл бұрын

    This is RIDICULOUS!!! Omg I would be SO angry. IT'S 2019 how do airlines not have this figured out?!?!

  • @embush
    @embush4 жыл бұрын

    Im crying for gratitude that you are taking on these horrible inequalities. My dad had ms all my childhood and was in a wheelchair for most of that

  • @amberpc1010
    @amberpc10104 жыл бұрын

    Shared this message on my social media and texted out the link to friends. LETS GET THIS DONE. Love you guys!

  • @JasonConlan75
    @JasonConlan754 жыл бұрын

    KLM are a Dutch airline they have a really BAD reputation for disabled people complain, it's a disgrace to be treated so badly.

  • @RichP879

    @RichP879

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its lots of airline issues. I've used KLM as a wheelchair user and they've been excellent. I've also used United Airlines and they've been useless! Lets not over-simplify all this.

  • @FolkertVeenstra

    @FolkertVeenstra

    4 жыл бұрын

    The only problem is that they fly often with smaller planes on the short distances. I had always excellent service from the KLM staff, but I cannot say the same about airport assistance staff. They are not always as helpful as they should be.

  • @gorjanninkovski935

    @gorjanninkovski935

    4 жыл бұрын

    I once had my chair taken by a random person that needed to run to the washroom while I was still not out the plane. My chair was found in a washroom on the other side of Pearson Airport in Toronto where I live

  • @uapnz0698

    @uapnz0698

    4 жыл бұрын

    It all depends on who working at the time. Just like most businesses a shitty employee can ruin everything.

  • @JasonConlan75

    @JasonConlan75

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@RichP879 I'm not my friend they have a shitty reputation you only have to look at the reviews I do agree it can happen with other airlines to but KLM have shocking customer service for people with disabilities.

  • @colleenbishop4380
    @colleenbishop43804 жыл бұрын

    That totally just pissed me off!! I’ll be signing the petition. Unbelievable...

  • @valligoodwin967
    @valligoodwin9674 жыл бұрын

    What a huge nightmare. And, pouring down rain, on day of flight. Liz is so patient, during this mess. She has a heart of gold. Hannah and Shane, I am so happy that you two found each other in this messed up world. I love watching your videos. You are so good together. I really hope you have a more positive outcome, in your future travels.

  • @thespotteddog9552
    @thespotteddog95524 жыл бұрын

    I had no idea about any of this. Thank you for documenting it all and sharing with us.

  • @geraldslessinger8955
    @geraldslessinger89554 жыл бұрын

    I signed the petition. Every one who love you guys should!

  • @cherylsyoutubies
    @cherylsyoutubies4 жыл бұрын

    How maddening!!! I will be heading over to sign the petition now.

  • @just_a_dream_away
    @just_a_dream_away4 жыл бұрын

    rewatching some older videos and this one is so infuriating and frustrating. i’ve signed up for emails, signed the petition and shared on my social media. i hope this changes soon. thanks for sharing your story.

  • @just_a_dream_away

    @just_a_dream_away

    4 жыл бұрын

    and mama Liz is a badass! the best!

  • @lilfitzgirl
    @lilfitzgirl4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting this!! I’ve never even heard much about this happening and being denied, and I’m a travel agent! I’ve gotten my bachelors in travel, certified as an international travel agent, and this was NEVER talked about

  • @briannamarek8813
    @briannamarek88134 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy the suspenseful music played during the phone calls 😂

  • @tinamartin1267
    @tinamartin12674 жыл бұрын

    Wow😒 That’s frustrating as hell. Glad you were finally able to figure a way to get there, but that shouldn’t be a problem in the first place.....off to sign the petition 😉😊❤️ *shared on Facebook too🤞🏻

  • @trex2092

    @trex2092

    4 жыл бұрын

    DHL

  • @quietastronaut
    @quietastronaut4 жыл бұрын

    This is the second night in a row I was planning on watching a movie and just ended up binging your videos instead. You guys are just such pleasant company.

  • @tracycrask7978
    @tracycrask79783 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely mind blowing! I make a point to always call out businesses that are not accessible. It is unacceptable. Signed the petition also!!

  • @narcydishon8389
    @narcydishon83894 жыл бұрын

    So aggravating 😡! It is August 25th that I am watching this. I sure hope you were able to make the trip to Poland.

  • @shannonwood2649
    @shannonwood26494 жыл бұрын

    I will definitely be signing and that’s before watching the rest of the video. I have to work so I will be watching the last half of the video later.

  • @TheSunRiseKid
    @TheSunRiseKid3 жыл бұрын

    I’m watching this in 2020. I started from your first video and I am now here. Whatever traveling you have done I’m glad you got to do it before COVID-19!!! I guess you could say I am binge watching considering I’ve only been watching you a few days!

  • @shannawathen2787
    @shannawathen27874 жыл бұрын

    Ugh sorry you have to go through all this. Liz rocks! Determination to get it done! Love from Iowa

  • @Offutticus
    @Offutticus4 жыл бұрын

    The Air Carriers Access Act only applies to US airlines and any foreign airline that has flights to or from the US. If KLM never touches the US, then the ACAA doesn't come into play. It is indeed sad that wheelers are excluded in the EU. But until they also have their own ACAA, there's not much USAers can do except be squeaky wheels who speak only in terms of money. A Google search shows that the airline DOES have flights into the US so they should have to comply with the law. Doesn't mean they will. Could also mean that they only use the bigger, more "accessible" planes for those flights. Their smaller planes would not apply. I think. Regardless, major PITA.

  • @trex2092

    @trex2092

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ever heard of a boat?

  • @Offutticus

    @Offutticus

    4 жыл бұрын

    Passenger ships, including cruise lines, must comply with the ADA. Which they fought in court for many years. Even now, 14yrs after the Supreme Court ruled against them, it is still not totally accessible. Tenders, ports of all, etc are major blocks for wheelchair users.

  • @tk97898

    @tk97898

    4 жыл бұрын

    If they have flights into NA they NEED to comply with ACAA. none of this wishwashyness

  • @diannamallar1155
    @diannamallar11554 жыл бұрын

    Liz has way more patience than I do. I hate being put on hold and I've scaled a phone across the room on a few occasions. The petition has been signed and this has been shared.

  • @kategraham7113
    @kategraham71134 жыл бұрын

    Signed the petition! So sorry you've had to deal with this! Hope you have a great time in Poland! ❤❤

  • @galelynnewilson2984
    @galelynnewilson29844 жыл бұрын

    My heart goes out to you!! I have had a little taste of what you are going through! I hope and pray it all works out for you! And you have a wonderful time!!

  • @ChAnElLe1290
    @ChAnElLe12904 жыл бұрын

    Liz is amazing. I'd like to start a petition to officially make this page 'Squirmy and Grubs and Liz'

  • @Heatherb349
    @Heatherb3494 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this is just crazy! Im so sorry that y'all are having to go through this. And I am just so sad for the many other people who are not allowed to travel because of a disability. It's not right.

  • @amandalane4971
    @amandalane49714 жыл бұрын

    Signed and shared on my Facebook news feed. Much love from Indiana! ❤️

  • @sweetbamabelle
    @sweetbamabelle4 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Keep bringing these vital issues up. Only when we ALL speak up and insist on fair accommodations will things change. And, we all win when this happens. Love to you both.

  • @benblankenship4648
    @benblankenship46484 жыл бұрын

    That is so unfair and frustrating , but you guys handled it in an fantastic way . Also , you guys are such a wonderful couple , and I enjoy seeing your videos .

  • @wheelinthroughlifewithbria7570

    @wheelinthroughlifewithbria7570

    4 жыл бұрын

    I hope you both signed and shared!

  • @rickymcnally2269
    @rickymcnally22694 жыл бұрын

    So annoying all you had to go through! Incase you want to go again there's direct flights from Minneapolis to Dublin(Ireland) now and there are loads of daily flights to krakow via there. The planes as far as i know are pretty big, bigger than a hopper thats for sure. Glad you got it sorted in the end!

  • @makeuploverjess5170
    @makeuploverjess51704 жыл бұрын

    ❤❤ you guys are amazing!! Sending lots of love. The world needs more people with open accepting hearts ❤❤❤

  • @ScottishMatters
    @ScottishMatters4 жыл бұрын

    Really proud of you guys highlighting this issue. All you do is good. Xx

  • @lilrettelilrette6578
    @lilrettelilrette65784 жыл бұрын

    Hannah, your mom is the best! When I get super stressed out with stuff like that, my mom totally just handles it too. My hubby is getting really mad just watching this episode. Lol

  • @marnie9452
    @marnie94524 жыл бұрын

    How hard is it to strap a wheelchair IN a plane?? All they need is some space and boom. 😑

  • @amandalane4971

    @amandalane4971

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know right?! Military planes transport freaking vehicles in the planes. Strapped and anchored of course. Ugh.

  • @eege742

    @eege742

    4 жыл бұрын

    There is no space, not even for an average children's buggy. They would have to remove one row of seats for it. They could offer first class as hardly booked out. SWISS is good.

  • @rackemwells

    @rackemwells

    4 жыл бұрын

    Military planes aren't loaded with people. Military planes house cargo and personal in the same space sometimes. The Military isn't subject to being sued non stop by every solider serving...

  • @rackemwells

    @rackemwells

    4 жыл бұрын

    John Wick People aren’t often willing to accept that the world is not built for everyone, but yet the majority, which is more than reasonable and fair. Reality is harsh and this young man, Shane, needs to accept it. All this coming from a wheelchair bound paraplegic who also struggles with reality but it is what it is.

  • @BrookeKatherine.

    @BrookeKatherine.

    4 жыл бұрын

    jeremy wells the thing is, the word CAN be built for everyone? Especially something as simple as wheelchairs. I’m a wheelchair and that seems like giving up to just completely throw out the idea of society accommodating people. Makes it sound like you get pushed around and bullied by people because they think it’s an inconvenience.

  • @benabrahamson9937
    @benabrahamson99374 жыл бұрын

    Hannah's mother is super sweet. She's always on hand to help you both 😊 glad you made it to Poland!

  • @jessieKay468
    @jessieKay4684 жыл бұрын

    I just love the two of you as a couple. You can tell how much you love eachother when you look at eachother! Wishing you both a long life of love and happiness. Soulmates for sure and anyone can see that.

  • @acrophobe
    @acrophobe4 жыл бұрын

    “Customer care, this is Jayden, how can I assist you this evening?” “Hi, I was calling to see what information you could give me on transporting a wheelchair for a disabled person in my party on an upcoming flight to Krakow. I’ve had to deal with loads of hassle with this issue before, and I know some planes have different sized cargo doors so I wanted to see what was the maximum size or weight limit for a passenger’s wheelchair?” “Well I’m glad you asked. Just to give you a heads up, there are a number of things you have to do, but I’m here to walk you through all the procedures and it’s really nothing too difficult, you just need to follow a simple series of steps, does that sound alright?” “Um ok, so where do I start?” “First, you must abandon all your worldly concerns and leave Earth’s gravity on a trajectory to Jupiter. There, you will be intercepted by a black monolith which will bend the fabric of spacetime, teleporting you to a cosmic realm of pure chaos, eldritch mysteries and dark energy which will irreversibly fracture your psyche and awaken the long-forbidden senses of the mind. You shall awaken in a room wherein you shall have to face your greatest foe of all: a living incarnation of your own frail mortality. Ye will be reborn as a star child and hurtled toward Earth, but an unfamiliar Earth from a sister dimension. This world will be a dark phantasia of horrific wonders and beautiful terrors, of dreaded monumental cities and tombs of Elder Gods buried betwixt the waters, but you mustn’t let yourself be led astray from your sacred quest. After 99 successive virginal and ascetic lifetimes of pure and noble deeds, you will at least be approached by The One Guardian of the Threshold and given a golden amulet. Finally, you must thrice perambulate the Aetherworld portal widdershins before a bridge troll will ask of you three riddles. Answer wisely, and the golden amulet will open, revealing the Vespertine Gem of the Undying. Cross the bridge, defeat the dragon inside the lair, rescue the crystal princess, and place the blood of the dragon and the holy Vespertine gem into the Chalice of Uhltroar. If the wraiths of the fallen kings of old deem ye worthy of spirit and of deed, then, and only then, may ye be granted the passage ye seek for your disabled party member and successfully arrive in Krakow without having to cancel your hotel reservations and other plans.” “….So he can’t just bring his own wheelchair onto the plane and sit in the goddamn thing? And....did you say widdershins?”

  • @chrissyd4279

    @chrissyd4279

    4 жыл бұрын

    Omg hahaha this is the best thing I've read in a long long time!!!

  • @myloveisallyours4217

    @myloveisallyours4217

    4 жыл бұрын

    God people complain. So much, it’s a simple process 😂😂

  • @VG-tc3oe

    @VG-tc3oe

    3 жыл бұрын

    BEST COMMENT EVER

  • @kenna7562
    @kenna75624 жыл бұрын

    I love to watch y’all! 💙❤️💜 you’re such a sweet couple

  • @allisonwillcox9393
    @allisonwillcox93934 жыл бұрын

    So Thankyou for making the airlines aware of their discrimination. I’m glad you’re joining in on the fight, I’m glad such a strong couple/family are fighting. This is my story: I travel all over the world. When I get home I need 2-3 weeks of rest for my mental health. Otherwise I’d have a breakdown with what I have to deal with... accessibility and discrimination. I got back from a 5 week trip around Portugal and cried for a solid 5 days, I was that exhausted. Plus I had broken toes from Emirates airline banging my feet into the walls- so I had to recover mentally and physically.

  • @itsrileylyn
    @itsrileylyn4 жыл бұрын

    This is so upsetting. Thank you for sharing this information so people who have not experienced this first hand will understand. As a wheelchair user, I relate to this well. I didnt catch everything as auto CC sucks, but I know damn well I'm signing that petition and spreading the word!

  • @ItsAMbutyoutubechangedmyname
    @ItsAMbutyoutubechangedmyname4 жыл бұрын

    Please can your mom start bottling up and selling her calm and patience She is a star

  • @Box2able
    @Box2able4 жыл бұрын

    Something that happened at dinner today: Mom: Yeah, I got those at Bon-Ton Me: Nope Mom: Oh, right it was Kohl's Me, in my head: Too much Squirmy & Grubs. Nope. No such thing. We all need a Liz in our life.

  • @susanlevine779
    @susanlevine7794 жыл бұрын

    This was enlightening. I was so unaware of this situation. I will be definitely be signing that petition. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ashleycassler7607
    @ashleycassler76074 жыл бұрын

    all of this is ridiculous!! Good luck to u guys and anyone in similar situations. hopefully change will happen soon!!! will sign petition now!!

  • @sallyforth10001
    @sallyforth100014 жыл бұрын

    As a wheelchair user, taking a plane is a non-starter for me. I don't have a beautiful Liz to figure it all out for me. Plus I worry my chair will be damaged. Hope the trip was wonderful with very few glitches along the way!!!!

  • @jilltheprivateinvestigator3328
    @jilltheprivateinvestigator33284 жыл бұрын

    How terribly sad!!!!! I'm so sorry. I will be sure to sign!!!! I would rather sign all the airlines CEO's forehead, and then let them explain why their foreheads say JILL THE PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR.

  • @24ZEN

    @24ZEN

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @pmkco
    @pmkco4 жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel a few days ago and this one just killed me! I'm so sorry you had these issues. In another life I was a travel agent; I'm also an airplane fanatic and there is so much direction I could/can provide. I'll try to reach out to you but the next time you fly I can help you so much!

  • @beatriceputowski2870
    @beatriceputowski28704 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck with your trip to beautiful Poland... I'm from Poland and I love to watch your videos !!!