FEMW, I am sorry that there are so few accomodations for deaf passengers on the airlines.

I did wonder how my mention of being an American immediately rang a bell with you about having a disability? I want to make it clear for the record that being an American is not a disability, but I'm not sure I could have convinced by British born grandfather completely on that score. One of the many reasons I love to visit Britain, and Cornwall in particular, is to hear that beloved accent from my childhood one more time.