Can a person who is paralysed waist down and in a wheelchair fly long haul by themselves?

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giucy

hi there i work for an airline and our policy regarding paralysed or wheelchair dependant passengers is that you must be able to attend to your nown needs on board the cabin crew depending on the aircraft type will take you in a special aisle wheelchair to the washrooms but from there you must be able to get in and out of the bathroom unaided also be able to look after yourself once seated. The wheelchair assistance people will take you too your seat on board and off the aircraft and crew will only be able to assist you slightly.
If you cannot manage yourself then depending on the airline they may refuse you travel or you would have to make arrangement for you to have an escort on board.
All airlines are different also certain types of aircraft may not have an onboard wheelchair because the aisle is far to narrow, also some aircraft are far too small for an airbridge to be attatched to it and has its own steps. If you were booked to fly on one of them then you would most definateley be denied travel as a highlift is not able to attatch itself to the aircraft. Best thing to do would be to check all the airlines websites out and see what their regulations are. My airline carries hundreds of paraplegics we even carried the olympic team to australia without any problems.
Hope this helps and enjoy your trip

cherub

If their doctor allows it then yes. Most airlines will take them.

spensmum

I dont know about long distance but a neighbour of mine is confined to a wheelchair and goes away every year on his own.I suppose you have to contact the airline so they are aware of this but im sure the travel agents would do this for you.

Bardic

I too have a wheelchair-bound friend who has no problem; It's well worth talking to the airline first though, as some are more accommodating than others.

ehc11

I think so, you just need to let the airline know about the disability when you book the ticket.

J D

In America, yes. The ADA requires reasonable accommodations to be made. You should do some serious research though if you are planning an international trip.

As far as I know most airlines are very accomodating about this, some of the budgets may be different but if its long haul that souldnt matter check with the individual airline

traceylill

Yes a paralysed person can fly but it should be mentioned at the booking that this person may require some help at times

tom c

no of course not

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