I’ve always loved The Wizard of Oz movie (flying monkeys notwithstanding), and I’ve seen Wicked, the musical prequel about the unlikely friendship between Glinda/Galinda the Good Witch and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, several times on stage. But I’ve always felt conflicted about Wicked because of how Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose, is portrayed. She’s…
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United Airlines Agrees to Improve Conditions for Wheelchair Riders
The agreement stems from a complaint by Engracia Figueroa, who died after United damaged her wheelchair.
United Airlines has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding wheelchair-riding passengers. In a Sept. 28 news announcement, the DOT said United would “implement industry-leading actions that go above and beyond federal requirements to improve the air travel experience for passengers who use wheelchairs.” Among the changes United Airlines will be implementing…