How do you travel with a disabled person?

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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Passengers who are non-ambulatory can still fly, but they'll need help getting to and from their seat on the airplane. The aisle chair (also referred to as a straight back or high back) is a small wheelchair that is used to transport immobile passengers from their own wheelchair to a seat on the airplane.

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Under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) certain airlines are required to provide certain seating accommodations to qualified passengers with disabilities who self-identify as needing to sit in a certain seat in order to better accommodate their disability-related needs.

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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.

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7 air travel tips for wheelchair users
  1. Request bulkhead seating. ...
  2. Study the Air Carrier Access Act. ...
  3. Protect your wheelchair from damage. ...
  4. Use a sling to make transfers easier. ...
  5. Plan ahead for using the restroom during the flight. ...
  6. Know what to do if your wheelchair is damaged.


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There are no big wheels to push so you will need a flight attendant to push you. There is at least one accessible bathroom onboard which is big enough to fit the aisle chair in. Flight attendants can help you transfer if you need it. They'll appreciate it if you do not ask for assistance while they are serving meals.

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Bulkhead seating typically works best for wheelchair users since it's the first row of seats in economy class. By requesting a bulkhead seat, you can avoid being wheeled farther back in the plane, and the bulkhead seats usually allow more legroom and space to transfer.

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Skip the queues If you have a disability, you can ask to skip the queue at security as part of your Special Assistance. Alternatively, you can pay a small fee to use priority or 'fast track' security lanes at many airports. It's often cheaper to book this in advance by contacting the airport.

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If you self-identify as a passenger with a disability who needs additional time or assistance to board the airplane, the airline must allow you to board the airplane before other passengers.

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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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Screening Assistance. TSA offers screening information and assistance to travelers upon request through TSA Cares at (855) 787-2227. TSA Cares is designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions and others who may need additional assistance with screening.

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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.

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The 1986 Air Carrier Access Act requires airlines to provide free wheelchair service to any traveler who asks for it, without requiring a description or documentation for that need.

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The Delta long-haul fleet comprises A330-200, A330-300, A330-900neo, A350-900, Boeing 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, and 767-400ER. All these aircraft are fitted with at least one accessible toilet. In 2016, easyjet became the first European airline to fit its newer single-aisle aircraft with an accessible toilet.

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Passengers who are non-ambulatory can still fly, but they'll need help getting to and from their seat on the airplane. The aisle chair (also referred to as a straight back or high back) is a small wheelchair that is used to transport immobile passengers from their own wheelchair to a seat on the airplane.

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We usually tip between $5 and $10 and try to base the tip on how much time the person spends with us and how much assistance he or she provides. The attendant helps us speed through security and sometimes spends in excess of 30 minutes with us.

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The Airplane Platform Lift has been designed to facilitate the transfer of people with reduced mobility in and out of aeroplanes. The lift is equipped with a foldable platform that allows the easy lifting of wheelchairs on plane stairs.

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