Power Wheelchair And Scooter

Hi My mom is totally disabled and cannot walk at all. We are planning to go on vacation from Newark to Hawaii, and there is a plane change in Chicago. I have never traveled by air before, and we plan on taking my moms wheel chair, and power scooter. I need tips and advice for this.

Can we bring both on the airplane, if not can we bring one of the items.
How can she get to/use the bathroom.
Do we have to book the items as baggage
During the plane change will she have access to her wheelchair/scooter so she can transfer planes
Any other tips for traveling with this stuff
Any other tips for traveling

I'm not sure about whether you can take both, and have doubts about the scooter, but I know people can and do take wheel chairs when they travel by air, and that the people at the airports are very helpful. The airlines are excellent, too. One thing I urge you to do is to be absolutely sure you have plenty of time to change planes! I find that they tend to schedule those times too tightly -- at 90 minutes! -- which is fine ONLY if an airplane is not late, not held up at the gate, not -- you get the picture! And here's my biggest and most important suggestion (beyond ignoring garbage like what you saw in the previous answer!) -- deal with a travel agent! It will cost you nothing and save you a lot of worry and hassle. A travel agent can answer your questions, find out about the scooter issue, find out about any documentation you may find helpful to carry with you, arrange for air tickets and ground transportation, notify the airline about the special passenger, etc. A good travel agent is worth his or her weight in gold. I travel quite a bit and my travel agent always handles things so smoothly my biggest challenge is deciding what to pack for myself, and she always seems to be able to find prices that are better than those that are published. Have a great trip!

2009-03-05 04:46:59 by Wajid

www.TheScooterStore.com The Harrison Boys demonstrate the differences between a power chair (also called a power wheelchair) and a scooter ...

you could take yours with you the airline must fly it for free, it does not count as an item of luggage

2006-02-18 15:34:45 by wemaho2002

Steel expanded mesh surface with raised 3" side rails
Universal design can be used with most power wheelchairs and scooters
Quick action spring pull pins secure the ramp for transport in the folded flat or vertical positions

try ebay .. .those things sell really well on Ebay.

2008-07-21 01:47:32 by john w

Price: $23.20 $17.15

I am fifteen and have muscular dystrophy. I can move pretty much all my muscles just fine, but I'm weak and stiff and can't stand up without help. My old powered scooter has broken, and I need a powered wheelchair that is:
-easily transported (folding chair absolutely preferred)
-not binding
-can go in the grass and dirt without getting stuck
-has removable armrests and footrests, or they swing completely out of the way easily
-leather seated, or not too cushioned
-not too close to the ground (I'm short, and I don't mind my feet dangling a bit. I can't get up if it's too close to the ground)
-pretty fast (max speed 6mph+ )
-..and here's the kicker, I'd love for it to have a lifting seat that can help me stand up. This is where I've had problems, I can't find one that will do this.
It's ok if it doesn't meet all the criteria. Basically, I like the feel of a normal, manual chair, but it's powered, and can lift. Please give me links to or brands of ones you think I might like. Thank you!!

This chair is sweet. It can climb stairs, stand you up to the height of a person standing, and lots of neat stuff. Check it out here:

http://www.ibotnow.com/

2008-07-16 12:40:58 by Neo L

My family is going to the Omaha zoo. My mom has to be on cruches because she hurt her knee so she cannot walk around the zoo. Can we rent a powered scooter/ wheelchair at the zoo?

Yes, they do rent/offer scooters, and most of the place is wheelchair friendly- even the tram rides.

2009-07-22 11:30:11 by kaleoc70859