Diversity
November 2023
Nov 21, 2023Use These Handy Tools to Better Navigate as You Explore the World
According to U.S. Census data, 13 percent of people live with one or more disabilities. This means that everyday living can pose its own challenges, from getting around and reading signage to hearing restaurant servers and dealing with anxiety-inducing crowds. These barriers are often exacerbated during travel, which is meant to be rewarding and enjoyable yet is also often filled with the unexpected and the unknown. Luckily, there are apps designed with the accessible traveler in mind:
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Royal Air Maroc Relaunches Direct Casablanca–Beijing Route, Debuts Toronto Flight
As part of its international network expansion, Royal Air Maroc will reinstate the direct Casablanca–Beijing route initially launched in January 2020 and suspended just a few weeks later due to the health crisis.
October 2023
Oct 12, 2023Airline Initiatives Work Toward Building a Diverse Pilot Pool
The numbers tell the story. A 2020 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey found only 3.4 percent of America’s aircraft pilots or flight engineers were Black, while 94 percent were white. There are fewer than 200 Black female commercial pilots, according to Sisters of the Skies, an organization of Black female pilots.