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FlyerTalk MedJetAssist  
00:44 11-May-06   [Replies: 0, Views: 99]    By: Xeno
http://www.medjetassistance.com/ I am looking to see if anyone knows about any real world experience with this company that will fly you from a hos...
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FlyerTalk 2 elderly women in Wheelchairs to Paris/Rome  
15:14 6-May-06   [Replies: 4, Views: 180]    By: Pavane
A dear (and rather wealthy) elderly woman and her sister would like to see Paris (and Rome) once more in their lives. They have done a lot for me and ...
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FlyerTalk Any tips for clearing security with disabled child?  
06:48 2-Apr-06   [Replies: 6, Views: 112]    By: Teddysmom
My DS is 16 now and developmentally delayed. We are taking him to Disney via Southwest. He is in a wheelchair, has an implant device in his chest and is autistic and gets spooked easily. I realize ...
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FlyerTalk Gate checking an electric scooter?  
12:20 30-Mar-06   [Replies: 10, Views: 199]    By: Unnamed
Can anyone share any experiences they might have with this? Airlines to avoid? Airlines you like? Things to watch out for? The process itself--do they leave it whole, or disassemble, etc.? It doe...
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FlyerTalk The concepts aren't really that hard, are they?  
10:01 29-Mar-06   [Replies: 2, Views: 110]    By: Kremmen
Sadly, the handling of wheelchairs by Australian airlines (which is mostly Qantas and its subsidiary Jetstar) is much poorer than the handling by Asian and US airlines. One story appeared on TV tonigh...
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FlyerTalk Good experience with United/TSA  
04:13 25-Mar-06   [Replies: 2, Views: 100]    By: Katja
Weirdly enough, things have been going very well lately. My last two TSA encounters were almost identical: Greeted by TSA person with "You've probably done this a million times", so they...
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FlyerTalk handicap placard  
03:05 14-Mar-06   [Replies: 11, Views: 366]    By: missydarlin
I'm going to be visiting an elderly relative later this month who's 94, lives in an assisted living facility, and uses a walker to get around. I was going to try and take her out for the afternoon to...
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FlyerTalk Airlines land in trouble over wheelchairs  
23:50 4-Mar-06   [Replies: 0, Views: 308]    By: Katja
http://www.sundaytimes.news.com.au/...55E2761,00.html Quote: AIRLINES have been asked to lift their game when flying people in wheelchairs. WA Disability Services Mini...
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FlyerTalk New Airline Rules Could Affect Assistance Dogs  
22:50 4-Mar-06   [Replies: 0, Views: 79]    By: Katja
http://www.nbc4.tv/travelgetaways/7341754/detail.html Quote: The U.S. Department of Transportation is currently considering rules that will impact how these dogs and, subs...
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FlyerTalk help me  
01:24 25-Feb-06   [Replies: 5, Views: 326]    By: seemaanytime
heres my problem guys my father is a senior citizen and has had 2 mssive heart attacks and we need to fly him from st maarten to india on priority basis for a bypass surgeryand shortest and easiets ...
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FlyerTalk Transit stop Disabled cars DXB/SIN/SYD  
14:06 15-Feb-06   [Replies: 2, Views: 175]    By: Qatar Airways
Hello Happy helpers, I will be travelling to SYD in April with my Best Friend Liz, whom is 90% reliant on help from carers.Economy is NOT an option as Liz cannot bend her legs/arms and is in recl...
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FlyerTalk What are the odds with wheelchair help in DCA?  
02:23 9-Feb-06   [Replies: 3, Views: 179]    By: mileswhore3
I have a cast on my left foot. I have a flight scheduled to DC for business that I can not get out of. How do I find assistance from the plane all the way to Hertz? I could probably find AA or airport...
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FlyerTalk Hearing-Impaired Use Video-Camera Cell Phones to Sign During Travels: ..  
12:34 24-Jan-06   [Replies: 10, Views: 586]    By: GUWonder
I have noticed now in several Scandinavian countries that many hearing impaired individuals use cell phones with camera features to sign with their family, friends, acquaintances, etc. (The camera pho...
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FlyerTalk Visually Imparied travellers and air travel  
03:36 23-Jan-06   [Replies: 6, Views: 694]    By: danielonn
I was wondering how the Visually Impaired travelers would figure out how to operate the IFE system(audio/video portion). Did the airlines make it easy enough for someone to plug into the "earphon...
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FlyerTalk Disability upgrade pricing?  
18:40 22-Jan-06   [Replies: 26, Views: 2147]    By: dba
Are there airlines that will provide upgrades to Business or First at prices below full fare for those who need them due to a medical disability? I'm not asking about free upgrades, just any sort of ...
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FlyerTalk Please help on wheelchair question  
17:30 15-Jan-06   [Replies: 13, Views: 405]    By: kops2da
Anyone know if you order a wheelchair at Atlanta airport and/or LAX can you KEEP the wheelchair with you until your next flight. Had this problem with Northwest in Chicago - could not use the wheelch...
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FlyerTalk Seating Help  
22:34 13-Jan-06   [Replies: 4, Views: 232]    By: wrhyno
Are the armrests in an American Airlines MD80 all models adjustable. I have to fly to vegas and i am a big dude and need some comfort. THanks....
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FlyerTalk Best airline for disabled child  
19:09 5-Jan-06   [Replies: 7, Views: 279]    By: onetess
We have a child with a neurological illness and need to make a quick weekend trip to Salt Lake City from New York. No flight plan seems ideal, but given the choice between Southwest, Delta, and Conti...
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FlyerTalk Dvt  
09:09 1-Jan-06   [Replies: 1, Views: 169]    By: Schurr
Here's a thread you should be reading. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=508903 Good luck everybody....
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FlyerTalk Complaints cite airline wheelchair service  
18:18 17-Dec-05   [Replies: 0, Views: 164]    By: DeafFlyer
I missed this article earlier. Thought it would be interestting here. Here's some brief clips: "Complaints cite airline wheelchair service By Barbara De Lollis, USA TODAY Bad service fo...
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FlyerTalk Disability rights won in the EU  
16:46 16-Dec-05   [Replies: 1, Views: 274]    By: DeafFlyer
A link to a Newstand post (is this okay?) about New rights for disabled pax in the EU: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=504417...
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FlyerTalk Peritoneal Dialysis  
17:56 13-Dec-05   [Replies: 4, Views: 440]    By: lalonde
How do flight attendants and other very frequent flyers manage to travel and work on dialysis? I'm curious because I'm facing increases loss of kidney function....
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FlyerTalk Ankle a Security Problem?  
17:17 24-Nov-05   [Replies: 17, Views: 1516]    By: ParadiseDaze
I recently broke my ankle and had to get metal pins and a metal plate put in it for good. I have a cruise to go on this summer and I have to fly to Canada to take this cruise. Is there documentation i...
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FlyerTalk Question for wheelchair travelers  
17:50 14-Nov-05   [Replies: 4, Views: 363]    By: yukira
My husband, my 1-year old daughter and I are planning a trip to Los Angeles at Christmas time. My husband is a parpalegic and uses a manual chair. We have flown a couple of times but only direct fli...
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FlyerTalk Medical oxygen on board  
17:05 7-Nov-05   [Replies: 0, Views: 306]    By: Katja
Some need more air to take flight Those who use medical oxygen may win easier access from airlines, which often shut them out. Quote: In a move that alarmed airlines, ...
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