Under the Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights, airlines are required to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers who need it, free of charge.
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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.
The airline cannot require you to pay for the wheelchair service or assistant that they provide if you check in your walker. Also, if you are bringing your walker or other mobility devices with you onto the plane, your adaptive technology takes priority over other passengers' luggage and belongings.
Please note that calls can be recorded for both formative and qualitative. Call records are kept for at least 90 days. Chat with a Special Assistance Agent for free.
Airlines must allow assistive devices as carry-ons in the cabin free of charge consistent with safety rules. This includes medical devices and/or a personal amount of medication that assist the passenger with his or her disability.