

Flying with a Disability
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Share tips and experiences on accessible air travel, airport navigation, and in-flight accommodations... View more
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Share tips and experiences on accessible air travel, airport navigation, and in-flight accommodations for travelers with disabilities. From booking assistance and seat selection to security screening, boarding, and accessible facilities on planes, this is the place to ask questions or offer advice – someone here has likely experienced it before. You’ll find first-hand reviews, personal stories, and recommendations for cultural, nature, and leisure trips that start with a flight. This group welcomes all accessibility needs, helping you enjoy a more accessible and stress-free flying experience.
Reply To: nuts and bolts of flying with a wheelchair
Josh,
Thanks for the walk through. Although I love to travel, most of my travels have been for business not pleasure. I’m a bit skeptical about asking for a valet or carer to travel with me on the company dime. Since the training they want me in on is in Italy, my wife has strongly suggested that I will need someone her age to be that valet.
I am a little concerned about getting from the wheelchair into the airline seat. Do the arm rests of larger planes pivot up? I think I could slide from one seat to another. Even if I’m traveling with my wife, I don’t think she could lift me over the arm rest.
Thanks again!