Can I bring crutches on a plane?

You can bring it on board for free. In the cabin, please store it under the seat or in the shared storage shelf above the seat. *If the tip is sharp, you may not be able to bring it in.



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It's free to check your wheelchair or mobility device in addition to your checked bags. This includes manual and electric wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, and crutches. They can be folding, non-folding, or collapsible.

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Using crutches allows you to move around while waiting to recover from your injury. If you have no problems getting around on crutches, you should have no problem flying with them.

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You can bring it on board for free. In the cabin, please store it under the seat or in the shared storage shelf above the seat. *If the tip is sharp, you may not be able to bring it in.

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It is safe to fly with a broken bone if it is properly set and secured. However, it is best not to fly at least 48 hours after the plaster cast has been applied. If you fly before this time, the cast will most likely be split in half to avoid swelling, compartment syndrome, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

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Before traveling while injured, always get clearance from your doctor.
  1. Expect everything to take more time than you think. ...
  2. Get the right gear, aka walking assistants. ...
  3. Ask for help. ...
  4. Pack differently. ...
  5. Remember to loosen or take off any support devices when you're on the plane. ...
  6. Compression socks.


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External Medical Devices Inform the TSA officer if you have a bone growth stimulator, spinal stimulator, neurostimulator, port, feeding tube, insulin pump, ostomy or other medical device attached to your body and where it is located before the screening process begins.

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The simple answer to this question is yes you can. Airports are easily accessible these days with staff on hand to help. All the major airlines allow you to use your StrideOn Knee Walker right up to the aircraft door. Your walker will then be placed in the hold by staff attending the gate.

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Your crutches must pass through the X-ray machine when passing through airport security. If you are sitting in a wheelchair, this is ok; otherwise, you would have to hop on one leg.

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