How do airlines accommodate people in wheelchairs?

If an airline has chosen not to install the wheelchair closet required by the ACAA, it must secure manual wheelchairs in the aircraft cabin using the seat-strapping method. The seat-strapping method is a way of tying down a folding wheelchair to a row of seats on the airplane.



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How Do I Fly with a Disability? You can fly with a wheelchair with a disability in one of two ways; you can either bring your own wheelchair (but may need to bring spare parts along with you to avoid any issues) or fly utilizing airline provided mobility equipment (usually a manual wheelchair) .

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The roomier bulkhead seating might be an option for some, just be aware the armrests do not raise. Also, keep in mind that wheelchair users exit the aircraft last. The deplaning process can easily take 25 minutes or more, so when booking a connecting flight, always allow ample time.

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Airlines are also required to provide passengers with disabilities many types of assistance, including wheelchair or other guided assistance to board, deplane, or connect to another flight; seating accommodation assistance that meets passengers' disability-related needs; and assistance with the loading and stowing of ...

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Airlines must accommodate the needs of air travelers with disabilities. The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) is a law that makes it illegal for airlines to discriminate against passengers because of their disability.

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Airport wheelchairs We have manual wheelchairs available for use at all our airports. These chairs are typically 18 inches wide.

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