[tabifolk]

Hello, you may want to ask in this group as well: https://www.tabifolk.com/groups/flying/

[123eileens]

I would phone your airline and ask. I’m pretty sure that they have a very small thin wheelchair on board that can go up and down the isles of the aircraft and a crew member will assist you to the toilet.

[gofer]

The disabled support offering varies between airlines. You need to check what support is available. Without making a point, this should have been checked before booking a ticket just in case it is virtually non-existent. As you are quoting a 14 hour flight it is possible that you are travelling from the UK. If you are, and you have booked British Airways you will be relieved (no pun intended) that long haul aircraft all carry an on board special wheelchair. However, you need to have advised BA through their website about the level of disabled support you need. If you do register for disabled support then you can choose your seat for free, which means being able to pick an aisle seat close to the toilets. My advice is that you search the website of whichever airline you are travelling on to see what their offering is as a matter of urgency to maximise whatever support is available.

[KandL]

Hi and best wishes on your upcoming travel! As others have shared, it likely depends on the airline with whom you are traveling. We have traveled Delta multiple times and JAL once for long distance flights and in all cases there has been an aisle chair on board, a small chair which allows for transfer through the airplane to get to the restrooms. In addition to understanding whether there is an aisle chair on board is understanding the degree to which staff will assist and whether there are restrooms on board large enough (or can be made large enough) to accommodate the wheelchair. As others have noted, contacting your airline and confirming the information in advance of your trip will be important. We also confirm the aisle chair is on board immediately when we are seated on the plane as another check. The chair has always been present, however staff have not always known where it is and so it has been a reminder for them as well. Wishing you the best!

[MarkTweed]

I remain in my seat and (discretely) use a catheter bag that my wife takes and empties for me.

[lore]

Just returned from Tokyo. It was a disaster. I had bought a business ticket with Finnair asking for precise information about the possibility to go to the bathroom (with their little chair they have on the plane) and to be able to lay down. The informations they gave me were all wrong. I couldn’t be seated in business and they downgraded in economy. There was not enough space to be able to got o the bathroom. My assistants used a pan to help me but it was very uncomfortable not only for me but also for the people nearby. It would be wise for you to ask, to think and to organize well before your departure.

[Sprightly]

From my small experience, I think a larger/newer plane would be the best route in addition to asking ahead. Maybe verify at the gate before boarding to see if someone can go assess quickly?

I always try to get a short flight with nonstop or a flight with plenty of stops that allows me time to use the toilet in layover.

I assume airplane toilets just wont fit anything inside the tiny cubicle. I had to go so bad on an American Airlines that I decided to find out. They did provide an isle chair but no way to transfer into the cubicle or much room.

I was fortunate enough that the staff picked me up and sat me down. [I am small] I realize this is not an option for everyone and I wondered how a longer flight or international flight would work.