How do you get special assistance at the airport?

If you need mobility assistance to help you through the airport, please request it once you have made your booking, so that the service can be provided. If you already have a booking with Air India, you can request mobility assistance through the Booking Office from where you have done your booking/ticketing.

Can I take my walker on a plane?

If your wheelchair or walker cannot be carried in the cabin, you can check it. If you have a wheelchair or walker, you do not need to check them until you are at the gate. Airlines are required to return wheelchairs to users as closely as possible to the door of the aircraft if requested.

Do you have to pay for special assistance at the airport?

Special assistance at the airport is free. Individual carriers and airports independently determine the time when they should be informed about the need for special assistance. For example, some airports ask for contact at least 72 hours before the flight, and others – 48 hours before the flight.

Can disabled people travel by plane?

Travellers with disabilities are permitted to board the aircraft before the other passengers. You will generally be the first to board the plane and the last to disembark, although flight personnel may ask if you wish to disembark before or after the other passengers.

Can you travel when on disability?

Yes, you can live in another country and receive SSDI benefits! There are some countries that the US does not deposit money into(for example, North Korea), but for the most part, it may be possible to run away to another country where the cost of living is lower and stay there, as long as nothing else stops you.

What is Jetblue assistive?

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Machines Ventilators, respirators and CPAP machines are considered assistive devices. They must be stowed and used in the cabin consistent with applicable TSA, FAA and other regulations governing carry-on bags.