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.
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.
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).
Airline employees and booking agents will assume the front row is best for a disabled passenger, but the row behind the bulkhead (with movable aisle armrests) may be more comfortable.
Wheelchair helpIf you have a cast on your leg and need a wheelchair to get around the airport and board the plane, tell your airline as soon as possible. They can arrange for a wheelchair to meet you at both ends of your journey. There's usually no additional charge for this service.
The airline will most likely cancel the remaining portion of your trip. So, if you have a return leg, it will be cancelled. If you're a frequent flier, and do this often, the airline could ban you, or take away your points.
Medical supplies or equipment are allowed on board as additional items at no extra charge. Some medical items can be carried on the plane, as an additional carry-on item, as long as they meet the standard size and weight limits.
The following are strictly prohibited on board: Guns, firearms, or similar weapons; Pointed/edged weapons and sharp objects; Blunt instruments (that is any blunt instrument capable of causing injury, this includes some sporting equipment such as tennis rackets, hurleys, and baseball bats);
recent heart attack. recent stroke. recent operation or injury where trapped air or gas may be present in the body (e.g. stomach ,bowel, eyes, face, brain) severe long term diseases that affect your breathing.