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People with reduced mobility will no longer have to suffer discrimination when they fly.

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From this year, the disabled and the elderly have easier access to air transport.

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The EU now demands the same access for them as all the other passengers enjoy, and at

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no additional cost.

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European airports have to provide services all the way to and from the boarding gate.

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The long distances passengers often have to walk in modern airports have been a handicap

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to more than 25% of Europe's citizens.

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Passengers flying from EU airports have to allow disabled passengers to board the plane

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with their guide dogs or other necessary equipment.

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The new rules respond to the needs of a growing section of Europe's population.