In a message dated 4/6/2007 8:40:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Never flown before and would like to take my power chair. To check it in baggage do you have to remove the battery? I know it's recommended to put the cushion in the overhead compartment. Any other recommendations to ensure that my power chair gets where I'm going in one piece! Thanks Debbie C4/April 2005 Call the airline and ask their travel policy for electric wheelchair travelers. If possible, have them send you a copy of their guidelines. Arrive early and be prepared to disconnect your batteries. Make sure that you are present when it happens on both sides of your travel. Joysticks, can be boxed at the airport to ensure that they are not damaged. Make sure that your chair is placed in "freewheel", while you watch. Check your chair at the plane gate and not at the ticket counter. Make sure that all your requested are stated on your travel ticket. Your ticket travels with you. Talk is cheap, and a ticket with your needs is your record. Enjoy your travels! W ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
