Inclusive flying: United Airlines brings Braille to its aircraft

United Airlines has become the very first U.S airline to bring braille to its aircraft. Here are the details…

United Airlines adds Braille markings on planes

United Airlines has just gotten more inclusive and accessible, with new Braille markings on its aircraft interiors. These markings will do a lot for visually impaired passengers who want to independently navigate plane cabins.

According to skift.com, United has already equipped around 12 of its aircraft with Braille markings, which are in place to indicate individual rows, seat numbers and information in and around the lavatories. 

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The airline said that the inclusion of Braille was part of an ongoing partnership between them, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and the American Council of the Blind (ACB).

“Finding your seat on a plane or getting to the restroom is something most of us take for granted, but for millions of our customers, it can be a challenge to do independently. By adding more tactile signage throughout our interiors, we’re making the flying experience more inclusive and accessible, and that’s good for everyone,” United’s executive vice president and chief customer, Linda Jojo said.

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United’s Cape Town flights

Last year, the airline successfully introduced new direct flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Cape Town International Airport.

The route made United the first airline to provide a nonstop roundtrip service from the US capital of Washington DC to South Africa. The airline now has more flights to South Africa than any other North American airline.

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