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American Airlines Policy and Power Wheelchair Users
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American Airlines Policy and Power Wheelchair Users
Just saw this horrible news on Wheelchairtravel.org about American Airways’ new policy that bans heavier wheelchairs on certain airplanes. According to the policy, the “maximum acceptable weights for mobility aids” by aircraft type:
- Embraer RJ-175 — 400 lbs. (181 kg)
- Embraer RJ-170 — 400 lbs. (181 kg)
- Embraer ERJ-145 — 400 lbs. (181 kg)
- Embraer ERJ-140 — 400 lbs. (181 kg)
- Canadair RJ 900 — 300 lbs. (136 kg)
- Canadair RJ 700 — 300 lbs. (136 kg)
When they looked at the planes flying to airports across the US that would likely essentially prevent customers in wheelchairs from using around 130 airports!
Definitely read the rest of his findings here:
https://wheelchairtravel.org/american-airlines-policy-prohibits-power-wheelchairs-regional-jets/
If you have been effected by this let us know!