Re: [QUAD-L] Flying with power chair

2007-04-07 Thread Dan T
Expect to be transferred to a narrow wheelchair like Dolly to board and deplane. Give your self a great deal of time to get ready and arrive early. I'm not sure if you can request the bulkhead area where there is more room but it's a good idea to try. Also, request an isle seat Expect some

[QUAD-L] Flying with power chair

2007-04-06 Thread Debbie Hamilton
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

Re: [QUAD-L] Flying with power chair

2007-04-06 Thread wheelchair
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