How much do people with disabilities spend on travel?


How much do people with disabilities spend on travel? In 2015, the Open Doors Organization estimated that Americans with disabilities spent $34.6 billion on travel. By 2019, that had increased to $58.7 billion. Worldwide, Adventure Travel News found that individuals with disabilities spend $95 billion annually on travel.


What is the highest paying disability?

The maximum monthly benefits for SSI, SSDI, and retirement in 2023:
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – The maximum payment is $914 monthly for individuals and $1,371 monthly for couples.
  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – The maximum payment is $3,627 a month.


How much does it cost to take a wheelchair on a plane?

Do I have to pay extra to fly with a wheelchair? It's free to check up to two wheelchairs, scooters or mobility devices, including sports wheelchairs and personal medical equipment, in addition to your checked bags. We recommend any mobility device not needed for assistance to your gate be checked in the airport lobby.


Can an airline ask what my disability is?

Generally, airline personnel may not ask what specific disability the person has, but they can ask questions regarding the person's ability to perform specific air travel-related functions, such as boarding, deplaning or walking through the airport.