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Hey thanks, yeah i bet it's exciting..are they goingto help me with tranfers on the plane? ..i have flown once in 1984 ..and my exwife helped me ..but i will be alone . And will the airline allow me to take my electric chair? I remember an issue with my batteries in '84 and i had to leave them . Someone said they allow gel batterys. I think that's what i have. When i tell some people i'm planning to do this they look at me like i've lost my mind. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:00:52 -0400Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] air travel-aloneTo: quad-list@eskimo.com Flying international, is more exciting and adventuresome than flying domestic for an TAB or a DAB. Consider the daily services you require and hope that you've planned ahead when you arrive in Finland and hope they speak better English then you Finnish. Besides the good time and all the fun you will have, make sure that you have back up medicine, just in case or know where you can purchase in Finland. Expect to have a great time and I hope you let us know. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/8/2008 4:00:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hi everyone, im a semi functioning quad..c-6 ..semi because i have use of my right hand ..and ..fairly strong ..blah blah .. i've actualy been posting here off and on since '98 i think. anyway ..have any of you ever flown anywhere alone and whats it like ? im planning to fly to finland later and i really have no idea what to expect. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.Thanks alot.Darel Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. Search Now! = Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch Cooking with Tyler Florence on AOL Food. _ Instantly invite friends from Facebook and other social networks to join you on Windows Live™ Messenger. https://www.invite2messenger.net/im/?source=TXT_EML_WLH_InviteFriends
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Lost your mind, is past tense. Losing your mind, is more present. (lol) I didn't want to give you the impression that your endeavor would be trouble-free as you ventured from your secure, comfort zone. You have quite a bit of homework ahead of you to cement the paperwork, before you leave the safety of your home. When traveling abroad, make sure that you have a copy of your health records and doctors and hospitals in Finland, don't know you from Chris Reeve and there is always a chance that you might become a visitor to one of Finland's hospitals. I can't imagine you casing your fate to the wind but I don't know you well enough. I'm sure that others are also wondering about your goals and how you hope to achieve them in Finland, besides vacations and having a great time. I am surprised that you have committed yourself to a voyage to Finland and still don't know some of the guidelines established by the air industry for safe passage. Best to ask your airline their policies, and who will have the pleasure of transferring you from and to your airchair and what you should pack and what you are required to leave at home. Keep us informed and hope you bring your computer with you so that you can write back and tell us all what a great time you are having. Best Wishes W In a message dated 6/9/2008 5:33:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey thanks, yeah i bet it's exciting..are they goingto help me with tranfers on the plane? ..i have flown once in 1984 ..and my exwife helped me ..but i will be alone . And will the airline allow me to take my electric chair? I remember an issue with my batteries in '84 and i had to leave them . Someone said they allow gel batterys. I think that's what i have. When i tell some people i'm planning to do this they look at me like i've lost my mind. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:00:52 -0400 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] air travel-alone To: quad-list@eskimo.com Flying international, is more exciting and adventuresome than flying domestic for an TAB or a DAB. Consider the daily services you require and hope that you've planned ahead when you arrive in Finland and hope they speak better English then you Finnish. Besides the good time and all the fun you will have, make sure that you have back up medicine, just in case or know where you can purchase in Finland. Expect to have a great time and I hope you let us know. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/8/2008 4:00:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hi everyone, im a semi functioning quad..c-6 ..semi because i have use of my right hand ..and ..fairly strong ..blah blah .. i've actualy been posting here off and on since '98 i think. anyway ..have any of you ever flown anywhere alone and whats it like ? im planning to fly to finland later and i really have no idea what to expect. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks alot. Darel Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. _Search Now!_ (http://search.live.com/cashback/?pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=srchpaysyoubac k) = Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. _Watch Cooking with Tyler Florence on AOL Food_ (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?NCID=aolfod000302) . Instantly invite friends from Facebook and other social networks to join you on Windows Live™ Messenger. _Invite friends now!_ (https://www.invite2messenger.net/im/?source=TXT_EML_WLH_InviteFriends) = **Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg0005000102)
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yeah theres alot i have to find out, i'm not leaving till november and i'm trying to gather information..figured i could pick up some information on the good 'ol quad list. My mission in Finland ..well ..that's where my fiancee lives and i'll be getting married. She's comin' here in 3 weeks then i'll go there in november. She's getting information on the things i'll need there. My main concern is getting there ..kinda wish i could ride a cargo ship instead...Maybe in crate of bananas. ..hey i like bananas. Anyway , yes , i'll keep in touch and maybe even torment everyone with pictures. http://www.myspace.com/spacetripper From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:55:16 -0400To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [QUAD-L] air travel-alone Lost your mind, is past tense. Losing your mind, is more present. (lol) I didn't want to give you the impression that your endeavor would be trouble-free as you ventured from your secure, comfort zone. You have quite a bit of homework ahead of you to cement the paperwork, before you leave the safety of your home. When traveling abroad, make sure that you have a copy of your health records and doctors and hospitals in Finland, don't know you from Chris Reeve and there is always a chance that you might become a visitor to one of Finland's hospitals. I can't imagine you casing your fate to the wind but I don't know you well enough. I'm sure that others are also wondering about your goals and how you hope to achieve them in Finland, besides vacations and having a great time. I am surprised that you have committed yourself to a voyage to Finland and still don't know some of the guidelines established by the air industry for safe passage. Best to ask your airline their policies, and who will have the pleasure of transferring you from and to your airchair and what you should pack and what you are required to leave at home. Keep us informed and hope you bring your computer with you so that you can write back and tell us all what a great time you are having. Best Wishes W In a message dated 6/9/2008 5:33:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey thanks, yeah i bet it's exciting..are they goingto help me with tranfers on the plane? ..i have flown once in 1984 ..and my exwife helped me ..but i will be alone . And will the airline allow me to take my electric chair? I remember an issue with my batteries in '84 and i had to leave them . Someone said they allow gel batterys. I think that's what i have. When i tell some people i'm planning to do this they look at me like i've lost my mind. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:00:52 -0400Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] air travel-aloneTo: quad-list@eskimo.com Flying international, is more exciting and adventuresome than flying domestic for an TAB or a DAB. Consider the daily services you require and hope that you've planned ahead when you arrive in Finland and hope they speak better English then you Finnish. Besides the good time and all the fun you will have, make sure that you have back up medicine, just in case or know where you can purchase in Finland. Expect to have a great time and I hope you let us know. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/8/2008 4:00:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hi everyone, im a semi functioning quad..c-6 ..semi because i have use of my right hand ..and ..fairly strong ..blah blah .. i've actualy been posting here off and on since '98 i think. anyway ..have any of you ever flown anywhere alone and whats it like ? im planning to fly to finland later and i really have no idea what to expect. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.Thanks alot.Darel Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. Search Now! = Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch Cooking with Tyler Florence on AOL Food. Instantly invite friends from Facebook and other social networks to join you on Windows Live™ Messenger. Invite friends now! = Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. _ Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. http://search.live.com/cashback/?pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=srchpaysyouback
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As you know that once you begin to departure this country for international waters, you won't have all the great protections and coverage you have here. I don't know if you have been in contact with any organizations in Finland that can advocate for you, while offering you some suggestions about life abroad in Finland. Congrats on your new European Wife and I wish you both the very best. Your homework remains ahead of you. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/9/2008 6:17:06 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: yeah theres alot i have to find out, i'm not leaving till november and i'm trying to gather information..figured i could pick up some information on the good 'ol quad list. My mission in Finland ..well ..that's where my fiancee lives and i'll be getting married. She's comin' here in 3 weeks then i'll go there in november. She's getting information on the things i'll need there. My main concern is getting there ..kinda wish i could ride a cargo ship instead...Maybe in crate of bananas. ..hey i like bananas. Anyway , yes , i'll keep in touch and maybe even torment everyone with pictures. http://www.myspace.com/spacetripper From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:55:16 -0400 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] air travel-alone Lost your mind, is past tense. Losing your mind, is more present. (lol) I didn't want to give you the impression that your endeavor would be trouble-free as you ventured from your secure, comfort zone. You have quite a bit of homework ahead of you to cement the paperwork, before you leave the safety of your home. When traveling abroad, make sure that you have a copy of your health records and doctors and hospitals in Finland, don't know you from Chris Reeve and there is always a chance that you might become a visitor to one of Finland's hospitals. I can't imagine you casing your fate to the wind but I don't know you well enough. I'm sure that others are also wondering about your goals and how you hope to achieve them in Finland, besides vacations and having a great time. I am surprised that you have committed yourself to a voyage to Finland and still don't know some of the guidelines established by the air industry for safe passage. Best to ask your airline their policies, and who will have the pleasure of transferring you from and to your airchair and what you should pack and what you are required to leave at home. Keep us informed and hope you bring your computer with you so that you can write back and tell us all what a great time you are having. Best Wishes W In a message dated 6/9/2008 5:33:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey thanks, yeah i bet it's exciting..are they goingto help me with tranfers on the plane? ..i have flown once in 1984 ..and my exwife helped me ..but i will be alone . And will the airline allow me to take my electric chair? I remember an issue with my batteries in '84 and i had to leave them . Someone said they allow gel batterys. I think that's what i have. When i tell some people i'm planning to do this they look at me like i've lost my mind. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 19:00:52 -0400 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] air travel-alone To: quad-list@eskimo.com Flying international, is more exciting and adventuresome than flying domestic for an TAB or a DAB. Consider the daily services you require and hope that you've planned ahead when you arrive in Finland and hope they speak better English then you Finnish. Besides the good time and all the fun you will have, make sure that you have back up medicine, just in case or know where you can purchase in Finland. Expect to have a great time and I hope you let us know. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/8/2008 4:00:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hi everyone, im a semi functioning quad..c-6 ..semi because i have use of my right hand ..and ..fairly strong ..blah blah .. i've actualy been posting here off and on since '98 i think. anyway ..have any of you ever flown anywhere alone and whats it like ? im planning to fly to finland later and i really have no idea what to expect. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks alot. Darel Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. _Search Now!_ (http://search.live.com/cashback/?pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=srchpaysyoubac k) = Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. _Watch Cooking with Tyler Florence on AOL Food_ (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?NCID=aolfod000302) . Instantly invite friends from Facebook and other social networks to join you on Windows Live™ Messenger. _Invite
[QUAD-L] air travel-alone
hi everyone, im a semi functioning quad..c-6 ..semi because i have use of my right hand ..and ..fairly strong ..blah blah .. i've actualy been posting here off and on since '98 i think. anyway ..have any of you ever flown anywhere alone and whats it like ? im planning to fly to finland later and i really have no idea what to expect. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks alot. Darel _ Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. http://search.live.com/cashback/?pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=srchpaysyouback
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Flying international, is more exciting and adventuresome than flying domestic for an TAB or a DAB. Consider the daily services you require and hope that you've planned ahead when you arrive in Finland and hope they speak better English then you Finnish. Besides the good time and all the fun you will have, make sure that you have back up medicine, just in case or know where you can purchase in Finland. Expect to have a great time and I hope you let us know. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/8/2008 4:00:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hi everyone, im a semi functioning quad..c-6 ..semi because i have use of my right hand ..and ..fairly strong ..blah blah .. i've actualy been posting here off and on since '98 i think. anyway ..have any of you ever flown anywhere alone and whats it like ? im planning to fly to finland later and i really have no idea what to expect. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks alot. Darel Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. _Search Now!_ (http://search.live.com/cashback/?pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=srchpaysyoubac k) = **Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch Cooking with Tyler Florence on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?NCID=aolfod000302)
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On Mar 7, 2007, at 1:55 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was 1st to get on and last to get off. I always felt sorry for the people behind us while they had to wait for all that transferring but on the other hand, it was embarrassing as 'I' was the hold up. they should pre-board you so you shouldn't feel that you are holding anyone up. whenever i travel, they take me on about 10 - 15 minutes early so we have plenty of time. i absolutely HATE when they board me last -- it is so embarrassing and everyone stares. i am sure to check in as soon as i get to my gate to prevent this from happening but a couple of airline employees who don't have it together have still managed to mess up the process. oh well =jessica
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In a message dated 3/8/2007 10:48:26 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When flying on a commercial jet airliner and sitting on a Roho, remember the air inside the Roho will expand and be problematic to sit on. Dan T. I thought the cabins are pressurized? W BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
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True. I would love to see the look on the flight attendant's face as she scraped your head from the ceiling as the cushion expanded. W In a message dated 3/8/2007 3:58:21 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Maybe the cushion expanded from being up in the mountains? Dan T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/8/2007 10:48:26 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When flying on a commercial jet airliner and sitting on a Roho, remember the air inside the Roho will expand and be problematic to sit on. Dan T. I thought the cabins are pressurized? BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
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yupper - pressurized to about 10k feet. they feel just like a rock if u don't open the valve - definitely too much goofing around with to be useful on a plane ride. the low pressure gives booze an extra kick too. In a message dated 3/8/2007 2:29:59 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 3/8/2007 10:48:26 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When flying on a commercial jet airliner and sitting on a Roho, remember the air inside the Roho will expand and be problematic to sit on. Dan T. I thought the cabins are pressurized? W AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at _AOL.com_ (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/1615326657x4311227241x4298082137/aol?redir=http://www.aol.com) . Dave _Visit My Home Page_ (http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/index.html) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
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All airlines seem to try to do their best which is probably why I can't recomend one. It is important to crate your chair right and be sure it can survive a few critically stupid moments. Definitely disconnect your gell cell batteries and have someone at the other end to reconnect them. This only sounds simple. Always call ahead to be sure you can rent a chair in case your chair wins a free trip around the world. If you can sit in a non customized chair I highly recommend doing so and just have a chair waiting. Take your roho in the overhead. If you somehow turn up on skidrow you have made a major mistake in chosing a travel agent. john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:22 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Air Travel wow Kevin M. Rudolph Louisville, Kentucky 40214 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: http://www.turbokev.com Instant Messengers: AOL: kyprincecharming ICQ: 28414413 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo: turbokev -Original Message- From: Jim Lubin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 3:13 PM To: Paul Jacobson; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: Kristen Manecke Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Air Travel This air service isn't available yet for your trip in April but it looks promising http://www.mobilityairtransport.org/ At 05:29 PM 3/5/2007, Paul Jacobson wrote: Hi, Would you guys mind sharing which airlines you have had success with and which ones you have not and why I am traveling to Fort Myers from San Diego in April with my wife. I'm a c5/6 quad and our flight has one stop requiring a change of planes. Also, we need to rent a 6ft ramp, anyone have any ideas? Thanks! Paul Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://makoa.org/jim disAbility Resources: http://www.makoa.org AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
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In a message dated 3/7/2007 1:27:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Definitely disconnect your gell cell batteries and have someone at the other end to reconnect them. I -we flew across the country 3 times. I have to say that it was a big hassle for us. Fortunately, my chairs didn't end up somewhere else but what we did was keep the manual back for transferring and the attendants helped with getting my power chair ready to stow. Disconnecting the batteries wasn't enough, they had to come out and be put in special boxes. I reserved the 1st seat in coach because my manual didn't fit any further. My husband would transfer me to the seat and someone would take the manual away to be stowed. We did keep the cushion with us. I was 1st to get on and last to get off. I always felt sorry for the people behind us while they had to wait for all that transferring but on the other hand, it was embarrassing as 'I' was the hold up. But we made it without losing the chairs. These trips were before 9-11, I can't imagine what it would be like to fly now. Diane BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
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Hi Paul, My company rents ramps. We simply need to know the duration of the rental; shipping location(s) and what type of ramp you are interested in (i.e. portable, folding etc.). Contact us toll-free at (800) 876-RAMP (7267) for more information. Anne Tripicchio Marketing Manager HANDI-RAMP 510 North Avenue | Libertyville, IL 60048 847.996.6848 direct | 800.876.RAMP | 847.816.8866 fax www.handiramp.com From: Paul Jacobson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 7:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: Kristen Manecke Subject: [QUAD-L] Air Travel Hi, Would you guys mind sharing which airlines you have had success with and which ones you have not and why I am traveling to Fort Myers from San Diego in April with my wife. I'm a c5/6 quad and our flight has one stop requiring a change of planes. Also, we need to rent a 6ft ramp, anyone have any ideas? Thanks! Paul
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This air service isn't available yet for your trip in April but it looks promising http://www.mobilityairtransport.org/ At 05:29 PM 3/5/2007, Paul Jacobson wrote: Hi, Would you guys mind sharing which airlines you have had success with and which ones you have not and why I am traveling to Fort Myers from San Diego in April with my wife. I'm a c5/6 quad and our flight has one stop requiring a change of planes. Also, we need to rent a 6ft ramp, anyone have any ideas? Thanks! Paul Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://makoa.org/jim disAbility Resources: http://www.makoa.org
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In a message dated 3/6/2007 8:39:04 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Paul, Hi Anne, I didn't realize that your company rents portable ramps too. Do you ship them anywhere in North America and how does one ship them back to you when they are done. W My company rents ramps. We simply need to know the duration of the rental; shipping location(s) and what type of ramp you are interested in (i.e. portable, folding etc.). Contact us toll-free at (800) 876-RAMP (7267) for more information. Anne Tripicchio Marketing Manager BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
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Hi W- We will rent ramps to anyone in the United States and how we handle shipping is we issue a call tag and charge for shipping to and from the user. When you finish the rental contact us and we will send the return shipping label so all you have to do is put the ramp back in the box and ship it back to us. Anne Tripicchio Marketing Manager HANDI-RAMP 510 North Avenue | Libertyville, IL 60048 847.996.6848 direct | 800.876.RAMP | 847.816.8866 fax www.handiramp.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 4:01 PM To: Anne Tripicchio; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Air Travel In a message dated 3/6/2007 8:39:04 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Paul, Hi Anne, I didn't realize that your company rents portable ramps too. Do you ship them anywhere in North America and how does one ship them back to you when they are done. W My company rents ramps. We simply need to know the duration of the rental; shipping location(s) and what type of ramp you are interested in (i.e. portable, folding etc.). Contact us toll-free at (800) 876-RAMP (7267) for more information. Anne Tripicchio Marketing Manager AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/1615326657x4311227241x4298082137/aol?redi r=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaol%2Ecom .
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This is awesome! I have been waiting years for something like this. Check it out. Dan At 12:12 PM 3/6/2007 -0800, Jim Lubin said: This air service isn't available yet for your trip in April but it looks promising http://www.mobilityairtransport.org/
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In a message dated 3/6/2007 6:54:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is awesome! I have been waiting years for something like this. Check it out. Dan At 12:12 PM 3/6/2007 -0800, Jim Lubin said: This air service isn't available yet for your trip in April but it looks promising http://www.mobilityairtransport.org/ that is really cool!!! the prop looks scary. i've only flew on the big babies so i wonder how the ride would feel. i'd like to visit my sister in california flying from ohio. yep! it's awsome. diane BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
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wow Kevin M. Rudolph Louisville, Kentucky 40214 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: http://www.turbokev.com http://www.turbokev.com/ Instant Messengers: AOL: kyprincecharming ICQ: 28414413 MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo: turbokev -Original Message- From: Jim Lubin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 3:13 PM To: Paul Jacobson; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: Kristen Manecke Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Air Travel This air service isn't available yet for your trip in April but it looks promising http://www.mobilityairtransport.org/ At 05:29 PM 3/5/2007, Paul Jacobson wrote: Hi, Would you guys mind sharing which airlines you have had success with and which ones you have not and why I am traveling to Fort Myers from San Diego in April with my wife. I'm a c5/6 quad and our flight has one stop requiring a change of planes. Also, we need to rent a 6ft ramp, anyone have any ideas? Thanks! Paul Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://makoa.org/jim disAbility Resources: http://www.makoa.org http://www.makoa.org/
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Hi, Would you guys mind sharing which airlines you have had success with and which ones you have not and why I am traveling to Fort Myers from San Diego in April with my wife. I'm a c5/6 quad and our flight has one stop requiring a change of planes. Also, we need to rent a 6ft ramp, anyone have any ideas? Thanks! Paul
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Very few to no one would rent a ramp because of its insurance risks W BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
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Hi Paul I have flown Southwest quite a few times, and they have been excellent in meeting my needs. I flew United twice, but as they broke my wheelchair both times, I decided to try another airline. Oh yes, United also lost my wheelchair for almost 10 days. We left Dallas to fly to Reno and my wheelchair flew to Los Angeles. If a friend of mine hadn't seen my wheelchair, going round and round with the suitcases, I don't know when I would've gotten it back! She didn't think anything of it, except that it looked similar to mine, when a friend told her I didn't have my chair. The Reno office would not believe me, until I finally went to their office with a picture of my chair-serial numbers-etc. etc.. It still took four more days to get my chair back. Since I use chin controller, I always take that off. My United trips taught me to take the armrests off and duct tape them to the seat. Of course always take your seat cushion off and put it in the overhead baggage, if there is room. Good luck and have fun _ From: Paul Jacobson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 5:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: Kristen Manecke Subject: [QUAD-L] Air Travel Hi, Would you guys mind sharing which airlines you have had success with and which ones you have not and why I am traveling to Fort Myers from San Diego in April with my wife. I'm a c5/6 quad and our flight has one stop requiring a change of planes. Also, we need to rent a 6ft ramp, anyone have any ideas? Thanks! Paul
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Keep in mind that the airlines are not covered by ADA, but rather the Federal Air Carrier Act. Know it and know your rights. Plan and plan well. Know how to disassemble your chair and reassemble it by heart, cuz the air goons merely guess and sometimes they are right. Know what is covered and what is not so there are no surprises out there. Most is done with great intentions. Some is not. Know you rights and what is expected of you... W In a message dated 3/5/2007 7:30:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, Would you guys mind sharing which airlines you have had success with and which ones you have not and why I am traveling to Fort Myers from San Diego in April with my wife. I'm a c5/6 quad and our flight has one stop requiring a change of planes. Also, we need to rent a 6ft ramp, anyone have any ideas? Thanks! Paul BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
