Akua, I cant tell if you are a girl or a guy by your name. Anyhow, we
once ordered a van to take us to the airport with my wheelchair. Well, a van
came but it had 2 huge steps to go up. Fortunately the driver was a big
burly guy and he lifted me up. (I am only about 120lbs.) My husb
Akua, your situation is so much more involved than ours.
The airlines are usually so good to do whatever it takes to make you
comfortable on the flight. I think your biggest concern aside from
that (and that is a really big issue!) is that you are up against
time, aren't you?
Jeanne
Than
Thank you Rosalie!
It helps to know i could do part of the journey
I've yet to use and identify accessible local transportation
that could get me to the airport... fortunately there is one only
15 minutes away ! ahhh.. but so much to arrange and organizze!
I just moved home to my newly reha
I forgot, if they don't have that fare, do get the BEREAVEMENT fare.
Ella (sorry I forgot)
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Hi Akua,
My condolences for on the loss of your father. I worked with an airline for
10 years and yes you have rec'd great info here. Also, because you need to
travel in a 'crunch time' as this, tell them when making yor reservation that
you
have a HARDSHIP and they will get you an immediate/di
(and that is a really
big issue!) is that you are up against time, aren't you?
Jeanne
---Original Message---
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 3/27/2008 11:58:32 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [TMIC] how to travel?
Hi, I occassionally travel by air
Hi, I occassionally travel by air with my manual wheelchair. I ride it up
to the gate. However I can use a walker to get to my seat. If you cannot
do that the flight personnel are usually wonderful. They have a special
aisle wheelchair and will transfer you themselves into your seat
Thanks for the replies.
this is a radical departure from my grab and bag and go previous
lifestyle,
How does a paralyzed person transfer from their wheelchair to the narrow chair?
I have a special seat in my manual. I usually transfer with a board.
I can't figure out how you would do it on
My gosh, Mary...what wonderful information! Not just for Akua but for all
of us! Thank you! j
---Original Message---
From: mary thompson
Date: 3/26/2008 8:10:38 PM
To: 'Akua'; tmic-list@eskimo.com
Subject: RE: [TMIC] how to travel?
Airlines: request a special seat - us
r all
of us!
Jeanne
---Original Message---
From: Akua
Date: 3/26/2008 10:03:39 PM
To: jrushton
Subject: Re: [TMIC] how to travel?
CAn you stand?
I can't move and can't fathom how this is done..
I transfer with a board... there's no room on the plane for that.
I
Airlines: request a special seat - usually they put you in the
bulkhead seats. I prefer the rearmost seats so I can get dragged to
the restroom without the entire plane seeing me. The airline will
either check your wheelchair if it is a power chair - and transfer
you to one of their chairs until
Hi, Akua...I'm so sorry for you losing your Dad. It is so sad.
We've traveled a lot with the wheelchair and the airlines, and every single
one we have dealt with go out of their way to help those in wheelchairs. If
you tell them at the onset that you will be needing help they will be there
fro
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