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FlyerTalk SSR (Special Service Request) Codes  
01:28 15-Aug-07   [Replies: 37, Views: 4392]    By: Katja
This thread contains Special Service Request (SSR) codes by airlines. SSRs are used by airlines to capture information about special meal requests, special baggage handling requests, unacommpanied...
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FlyerTalk Disabled acces and provision of mobility aids at US airports  
09:04 14-Aug-07   [Replies: 3, Views: 182]    By: bignick
I need to find out about the legal requirements for provision of mobility aids at US airports. Does the Americans with Disabilities Act require airports to provide wheelchairs or scooters for use ...
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FlyerTalk News: Airline Liable for Death from Lost Baggage  
19:36 13-Aug-07   [Replies: 4, Views: 438]    By: Katja
Airline Liable for Death from Lost Baggage [http://raleigh.injuryboard.com/airline-liable-for-death-from-lost-baggage.php]> ...
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FlyerTalk News: AirAsia - Aisle Chair in Every Aircraft  
19:35 13-Aug-07   [Replies: 1, Views: 147]    By: Katja
AirAsia - Aisle Chair in Every Aircraft [http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/08/06/airasia-aisle-chair-in-every-aircraft/]> ...
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FlyerTalk News: New EU legislation  
19:35 13-Aug-07   [Replies: 4, Views: 153]    By: Katja
Airlines forced to lift disability barriers [http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/localnews/display.var.1608595.0.airlines_forced_to_lift_disability_barriers.php]> Disabled on airlines gain rights ...
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FlyerTalk Disability Travel News  
23:02 12-Aug-07   [Replies: 4, Views: 124]    By: Katja
Chicago airports to install kiosks for disabled travelers [http://news.cheapflights.com/airlines/2007/08/chicago-airport.html]> New EU legislation: Airlines forced to lift disability barrier...
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FlyerTalk Chicago ORD & MDW to add kiosks to serve people with disabilities  
19:20 12-Aug-07   [Replies: 5, Views: 134]    By: JDiver
The US Associated Press reports today that Chicago will "soon" (completion by early 2008) be adding kiosks to serve people with disabilities at both ORD / O'Hare (nine) and MDW / Midway ...
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FlyerTalk Lufthansa First Class - all in ASL for deaf viewers  
23:21 8-Aug-07   [Replies: 10, Views: 712]    By: Wiggums
Flying First Class on Lufthansa and enjoying the First Class Terminal in Frankfurt. Everything is done in sign language. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KABgnmwutaw [http://www.youtube.com/wat...
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FlyerTalk Disney in a wheelchair  
22:46 7-Aug-07   [Replies: 8, Views: 471]    By: baglady
Hi - I did a search but didn't find anything - do you know what to expect at Disney being in a wheelchair? I realize I won't be able to do most rides and I'm fine with that - I'm going for my gir...
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FlyerTalk Sign Language  
04:13 7-Aug-07   [Replies: 24, Views: 843]    By: dhammer53
How often do you see people signing when you fly? In all my 20 years of flying for business/pleasure, I've never seen anyone sign. How often has another signer (is this the expression?) 'explaine...
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FlyerTalk Portable Nebuliser  
18:05 4-Aug-07   [Replies: 1, Views: 146]    By: SuanLum
Hi, my wife is asthmatic and we carry a battery powered nebuliser with us when we travel. This December we're flying BA long haul in biz class and I read somewhere we need to declare the nebu...
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FlyerTalk Travelling from the UK to SJC with a walking difficulty  
15:22 4-Aug-07   [Replies: 19, Views: 411]    By: barberio
Hi, I have to travel to SJC from England in January but I have a muscle fatigue problem, and can't walk long distances. I use a cane and would have problems dragging my luggage through customs, so...
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FlyerTalk Searching for hotels with disabled access?  
07:46 1-Aug-07   [Replies: 3, Views: 530]    By: RadioGirl
I'm new to this forum so please excuse me if this is a question that's been answered before. I'll be visiting my mother and (adult) brother in September in Maryland and we are planning to go t...
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FlyerTalk Compensation for lack of Wheelchair Access?  
16:01 31-Jul-07   [Replies: 8, Views: 402]    By: Playsmart
On sunday, my sister, myself and my grandparents flew from JFK-PIT on a Comair flight. the delta terminal was a mess (the usual sunday rush) and we requested a wheelchair for my grandmother who wa...
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FlyerTalk Qualifying for Special Assistance  
17:40 30-Jul-07   [Replies: 7, Views: 380]    By: slawecki
How does one qualify for special assistance? I am 70 years old, a bit overweight, somewhat stooped, almost incontanent(love those 3 hr flights with the seatbelt lite on the whole way), can't reme...
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FlyerTalk Question about Medical Devices & Carry-on Allowance  
05:46 28-Jul-07   [Replies: 1, Views: 218]    By: VelvetKennedy
Do the airlines, especially Delta and American, let you carry on board medical devices (like foam traction wedges) in addition to your regular carry on allowance? Does it make any difference if y...
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FlyerTalk New European rules for disabled air travel  
13:03 26-Jul-07   [Replies: 0, Views: 163]    By: JDiver
This article in the BBC online states, in part: "Under the new rules, airlines and holiday companies will no longer be able to refuse to fly people because of their disability. The Eu...
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FlyerTalk My First Solo Trip to China in a wheelchair  
09:06 24-Jul-07   [Replies: 8, Views: 306]    By: baglady
I decided that as I was doing better and am a bit more mobile, I would make a solo (business) trip to China. I'm now questioning my sanity At LAX TBIT, despite two calls - nada on a wheelch...
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FlyerTalk Another good flight  
03:45 22-Jul-07   [Replies: 0, Views: 126]    By: Katja
I just feel like I have to post the good experiences sometimes. ABQ-DEN this morning on United. At the Easy Chicken, the agent asked if I needed an aisle chair. At the gate, the agent was alre...
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FlyerTalk Flying SWA with Comp wheelchair?  
21:38 20-Jul-07   [Replies: 2, Views: 115]    By: foodgeek
I have a back injury that resulted in some inflamed and compressed nerves. Normally I have some numbness and/or pain in my feet, but when I sit for longer periods of time (as little as 30 minutes ...
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FlyerTalk Overbearing Gate Agent at DCA  
08:20 20-Jul-07   [Replies: 29, Views: 3209]    By: Andy1369
I flew from DCA-SMF (ATA/Southwest, from the murky old Terminal A) on Wednesday, and the whole process went smoothly, with one expectation: check-in. It began innocently enough—I provided ID,...
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FlyerTalk Accessible Hilton hotels in Brussels and Paris  
17:07 17-Jul-07   [Replies: 0, Views: 86]    By: Katja
Some information of interest in this thread: Accessible Europe Hotels for 3 [http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8070829]>. I'm locking this thread; please reply in the original th...
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FlyerTalk Multiple health issues -- need help w/airline & seat selection  
10:39 16-Jul-07   [Replies: 5, Views: 345]    By: baglab
I will be traveling in late February w/parents in their 70s, from BDL or NY to RSW (or FLL). My dad has pacemaker and severe arthritis in hips, neck, spine, etc. My mom has arthritis in knees and ...
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FlyerTalk Preboard Question  
14:54 12-Jul-07   [Replies: 4, Views: 286]    By: UAL123
I will be traveling with my parents and my grandmother on Skybus in December. My grandmother is not able to climb stairs very well to board the plane since Skybus doesn't use jetways. I know man...
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FlyerTalk On crutches - what help to expect at airport?  
04:09 12-Jul-07   [Replies: 34, Views: 1295]    By: thmilin
I broke my foot while travelling and am now trying to prepare for a required multicity business trip, all of which will be spent on my own. I bought UA FC tix for July 17/21, LAX - MIA - SFO. ...
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