zipair
Please share your experience with Zip Air. I am a c5 quad, looking at California to Tokyo.
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It would really have to be a big difference in cost to make it worthwhile, once you add on luggage/carry on fees, meals and possibly hotel (depending on departure time). We added it up and didn’t seem worth it.
Utopia of the Seas Accessible Room
A quick review of the accessible room on Utopia of the Seas
Airport via Narita Express or Keisei and train to Kyoto
We’re traveling as a family of 3 in a couple weeks. I’m bringing my Whill C2 electric wheelchair, but my other two family members are ambulatory. We’re landing in Narita. I’ve read conflicting information– that I need to reserve a seat in advance and that it’s better to just wait to get a seat/ticket on either the Narita Express or Keisei when…
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There are two types of wheelchair seats on the Shinkansen: those that allow you to remain in your wheelchair, and those that allow you to transfer from your wheelchair to a regular seat. The former is more of a “space reservation” than a “seat.” The latter not only reserves a space, but also allows you to use the seat next to you as… Read more
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I think you do need reservations for Narita Express or Keisei SkyLiner. But there are also regular express trains that you can just get on. So, while waiting for another answer, at least be reassured you will have an option no matter what.
zip air
Please share your experience with Zip Air. I am a c5 quad, looking at flights California to Tokyo.
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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JAL
What’s the best way to confirm that Japan Airlines has my special assistance request? I booked through Alaska Airlines originally. I have used the online chat twice. I submitted an online special assistance form and someone called me from a California number, but when I call JAL at its US number, it often just drops. I’m trying to travel with…
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I agree! I’ve been unable to get a hold of anyone from JAL. I submitted my request for special assistance and my booking says the request is registered but I always like to confirm things by phone especially as it gets closer to flight date but it has been impossible to connect by phone. I am perpetually on hold (I timed it at over an hour one…
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I was able to get an email address when I asked Google Gemini (AI). It even drafted an email template for me. The email didn’t bounce back so I hope it’s legit. I sent it yesterday so I haven’t heard back.
Here’s the email – jal_priority@ask.jal.co.jp
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