I'm 62 and disabled.. I use a wheelchair to get around.. I love to travel.. So far everytime I travel everyone at the airports have all been KIND and my travels have been AMAZING.. Last month I went to Hawaii and I enjoyed my flights..
I become disabled for 2 years and really concerned about , long distance air travel . Thanking you for making this comprehensive very useful video as well as those people providing assistance to disabled communities , with utmost kindness . It is really good to know that , there are special people more than willing to help us . i had taken care of all my patients with compassion for more than 4 decades , and I am now in receiving side . God bless you all . Metta ( may you all be well , wealthy and peaceful )
Excellent work everyone involved. As a disabled travel vlogger and blogger who uses a manual chair, it's quite difficult to answer questions aimed more at power wheelchair users. so I'll definitely be referring people to your video when those questions are asked.
Excellent work! Thank you so much. This video will be a tremendous help when booking any flight, it should alleviate any of the previous challenges I have faced both here at home and abroad. Will it be raised at international level so that all Airlines can appreciate the real challenges we Power wheelchair users have had to face in the past? We are only asking if we, the disabled community, can now be included in society as equal citizens from now on. Thank you for all the hard word which has been put in to bringing this to fruition.
Great video. As a diversity and inclusion advocate and trainer, well done. I use a manual wheelchair and the video covered everything I have experienced. I just wish people would stop using the word 'special assistance' because what makes me any more special than you? It should be 'additional assistance' and I hope this catches on world wide
Passenger airlines in India need to watch this video in the year 2022 for supporting specific needs of air travellers especially children with special needs and varied abilities.
Seems like a lot of fuss just to get from London to Manchester. The train does not require a long check in, security etc. The wheelchair space on the train is next to a disabled toilet and the journey only takes 2 hours 6 minutes. I am a wheelchair user and would never fly such a short distance.
I totally agree with David Seligman's comment. I'm a wheelchair user too, haven't flown for ages but would never fly such a short distance. The train between both cities would be easier & also you could see things out of the window etc to prevent getting bored. Also 2. Research your destination...haha it's the same country
Really helpful video, but wondering if the special assistance procedures where needed would also apply to people who have a learning disability but not necessarily mobility issues?
For flights within the EU and tickets purchased within the EU to other destinations. If you select a seat in the cabin which best reflects your disability needs the airline must make that seat available to you.If they cannot do this they must put you on an alternative flight which reflects your disability. The disabled person is the only person who can determine their disability needs not the airline. There is a few economey airlines which have attempted to sell disabled seats to other passengers whom are not disabled blocking them for disabled passenger who need them. This is stricktly illegal as is charging for your disabled needs. The CAA can hold the aircraft at the gate until the airline reconfigures the arrangement. Disabled passengers are given assistance over all other passengers at all times. Those severely disabled passengers who hold a government registation form such as registered blind will be assisted first. Whilst those passengers who need assistance but not disabled will be assisted after all disabled passengers have been seated. Disabled seats for the blind are typically next to crew assistance,an exit door and washroom. Where a seat is not made available by the airline, the disabled passenger can be placed upon a suitable alternative flight offering that seat. At all times it is advisable to ring the airline at least 72 hours before the flight to let them know your disabled needs and seat requirements. Typically the airport will help disabled people through the terminal but assistance must be booked prior to arriving at the airport to ensure availability. If your airline cancels the flight or has through ticketing always make sure they know that the ongoing flight has knowledge you require a special seat or service for disability.
Hello. Great video. I am looking at flying my father in law to India (From the UK). He had a major stroke last year and is now wheelchair bound. Can anyone offer advice on helping him use the toilet whilst on a long haul flight? I understand the airline will provide a wheelchair for in the cabin and at least one WC will be somewhat wheelchair accessible. What are people's experience? Thanks.
My power chair has two sealed lead acid AGM batteries. They are easily disengaged and the chair can be freewheeled. Are these dry cell batteries and, if not, can I still travel with my chair?
