Flying with a Disability
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First time flying with a power wheelchair — what do you wish you'd known?
There’s always a lot to figure out the first time you fly with a power chair. Battery paperwork, hoping it arrives in one piece…
For those who’ve been through it, what’s the one thing you wish someone had told you beforehand? And if you’re gearing up for your first flight — what’s worrying you most?
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I don’t have a wheelchair but use an ecv scooter because I can’t walk long distances. I learned a valuable lesson on a flight home from Tokyo 2 years ago from a guy also waiting on the plane for his electric wheelchair. He refused to get off the plane until his chair was there waiting for him so I refused as well. All other passengers had…
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zip air
Please share your experience with Zip Air. I am a c5 quad, looking at flights California to Tokyo.
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Based on this (https://www.zipair.net/en/boarding/support), it looks like you have to call them to get the disability assistance you’ll need.
I don’t see why all airlines just make that part of the online reservation process.
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Some time good, sometimes bad
Before, I always used a manual wheelchair when traveling by plane. ✈️ Now I have something called E-fix, which is a small motor so I can also drive electrically! ♿️ It’s often very easy to board a plane (when you put the remote and battery in your luggage during the flight), but sometimes you meet very rude people. 😡 Let me tell you more about…
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That is horrible! Why do we have to jump through so many hoops, and even when you follow the rules you get treated like this. It is stressful and frustrating!
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Airplane improvements for accessibility
Hello!
I have the opportunity to talk with a major airline about challenges and possible improvements for accessibility.
They want a variety of perspectives so I wanted to ask here about the needs and hopes of everyone.
The discussion has mostly to do with the airplane itself but all ideas are welcome!
What is a challenge for you onboard?…
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Much appreciation for being a part of this important collaboration! Some important things, although not comprehensive, are assuring an aisle chair is on board and in working condition, have movable arm rests for transfers from the aisle chair into traditional seats, have restrooms which are appropriately sized and equipped (ie grab bars)…
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Universal Health Form for Airlines in Canada
Interesting. Too bad it is limited to Canada, but hope similar programs can unify these annoying extra hoops we need to jump through!
travelmarketreport.com
New Universal Health Form for Airlines to Simplify Accessible Travel
Before, travellers who require medical clearance to fly — whether due to the need for supplemental oxygen, an essential caregiver or attendant, or other accessibility considerations — faced a patchwork of airline-specific medical forms.
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