🛬Traveling With A Mobility Scooter On An Airplane - ULTIMATE Complete Guide
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- Watch this video for a full tutorial about traveling on an airplane with a mobility scooter for handicap users. In this experience I will show you the entire process and provide essential information for you to fly with your mobility device at no additional cost to you. In this video you will learn the in's and out's of traveling with a mobility scooter or other mobility devices in an airport. You will learn about @FAAnews requirements on mobility scooter batteries. Watch us check-in, go through security checkpoint, arrive to our terminal gate, board the plane, and collect our own baggage. This was done all independently to show you that anything is possible. We have to give a shout out to @AmericanAirlines for providing excellent hospitality and being very thorough. I have to say out of all transportation experiences, American Airlines was the best. This @TheJusticeDepartment Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 Audit was successful and we hope that this was educational to you and your loved ones. Safe travels everyone!
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00:00 - Introduction
01:38 - ADA Law and Bill of Rights
02:49 - Arriving To The Airport
04:20 - Handicap Mobility Device Check-In
06:55 - Lithium Battery Inspection
08:02 - TSA Guidelines On Lithium Batteries
12:40 - TSA Security Checkpoint
18:29 - TSA Body Screening for Handicap
21:35 - TSA Explosives Inspection Of Mobility Device
23:40 - Arriving To Terminal Gate
25:39 - Boarding Airplane Via Jet Bridge
29:10 - Securing Seat and Fastening Seatbelt
30:11 - Deplaning From Airplane Securing Mobility Scooter
32:35 - Gathering Possessions At Baggage Claim
34:10 - Leaving The Airport
Not to be overly negative but as a veteran with an amputated leg I find that the TSA gives undue attention to disabled persons. I just returned from a trip 2 days ago. TSA in Atlanta detained me for over half an hour because it was inconvenient for them to process my manual wheelchair and a walker. Every time we travel which is frequently we are given undue attention as compared to non-disabled travelers. That said the airlines are VERY ACCOMMODATING!!! TSA you have a lot to learn!!! Disabled people are most likely NOT terrorists and more likely just tourists!
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Nice they have the right to travel alone there, here we have to bring a caregiver because it is the law here for every flight, that a disabled person múst be accompanied by a caregiver
No kidding! We just traveled through Denver, and the TSA was very commanding but opaque in their orders to my partner. My partner also got the most intense and thorough inspection they'd ever gone through with TSA. What gives? Are the tubes of the scooter frame filled with explosives? Did TSA get some kind of hint that the scooter or my partner's braces were dangerous? It's all very silly and controlling. And as you say, the airlines have always been very accommodating, and are so nice to both of us.
Thank you Drew for showing us what happened when you flew with the scooter. I have one and I’d rather die than go through this. My 50 year old daughter is mentally handicapped. What she went through in the New
Orleans airport in 2016 ruined her vacation. She was subjected to a very personal inspection (while in public) by a female TSA agent. I was appalled and she was embarrassed and in tears. We haven’t flown since. I can only imagine the difficulty/discrimination I would encounter now that I am using a scooter and perceived as vulnerable.
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This is so awesome that you guys took the time to document this travel experience.
Andrew did great on this one. I'm trying to convince him to do another when he goes to the trade show next month. It's a lot of work to do.
@@MobilityDirect I'm guessing the work is related to the trade show because the process of taking the scooter with him on the plane looked pretty straightforward to me.
Just the correct tagging, notifications to airline staff, seems the only thing that deviated from flying without one.
I can definitely see where knowing you'll have your machine as you disembark the plane would be a huge relief for many people. He highlighted that exceptionally well here. Something most people are too busy to do I might add 😆
Drew it was a blessing that you took the time to show us how this could be done!!!!thank you!!!
Thank you so much for the compliment, we worked very hard to make this video. Hopefully it's going to educate a lot of people.
I really enjoyed this video. I use a scooter and have never flown, so this was very comforting. It may make it much more likely that I may actually travel somewhere. Thank you for that.
Glad you enjoyed it! You are most certainly welcome!
Me too -Mine auto folds so it's easier to get on and off the busses and planes
Funny, delta never looked at mine, I traveled out of Mco and phl
Suggest taking video/photo of scooter before checking at gate.
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@@MobilityDirect very good
Great post. Your advantage is you can stand up. Unfortunately for me I can't. Please post more videos using the mobility scooter on everyday activities. More power to you, sir.
I just did it on a power wheelchair. I explained the whole process. I did not get out of the chair until I got to the end of the jetbridge where the chair was taken to stow in the cargo hold. Check out the video here: th-cam.com/video/y8BHbFsuNKQ/w-d-xo.html&t ~Drew
This would b my concern, I'm an amputee.
Love you guys great job! You guys do every type of video in real life imaginable! Best videos on TH-cam, regarding anything to do with disability equipment, which you carry! Very much appreciate all of the thoughts and words that goes into making these! Thank you all of you at mobility, scooters direct!
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Thanks Bob!
Very true. They seem to be working harder than everyone in this business.
Great information video Thank You so much .
Thank you so much for the detailed trip. I will be traveling soon with my mobility scooter and wasn't sure what to expect. Thanks again.
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Thank you so much for your video. It was a blessing to me to see how easy it was to used the scooter in the airport and your airplane fly. Thank you and be bless again. 🙏🇺🇸😊
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TY 😁 you put my mind at ease. I will be flying AA from Barcelona back to Florida next month and was worried.
We are glad this video helped! Its a stressful subject, but we have to educate to understand.
Really good and helpful youtube to this new mobility scooter driver. I’m on my first overseas trip with my mobility scooter so thank you for giving me the confidence. I’m having the best time every.❤
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed! :)
I am so happy to hear you’re having a positive experience on your trip. It gives me hope.
Thank you so much for your videos. I'm in the UK but have gained so much knowledge from your clearcut, experience-based videos that are not the usual 'buy this'. As a young(ish) mum of 2 boys, we are srill a very active family and lots of videos for mobility aids are aimed at the elderly which doesn't cover my needs but, you are able to provide information that is so very inclusive of all ages for which I am incredibly grateful. Your honesty is a huge asset to your business - if I were based in the US you would be at the top of my list of preferred businesses to deal with.
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I'm 65 and use a lightweight mobility scooter. Your excellent video lets me know how to travel via airlines with a mobility scooter. Thanks for making this video!!!
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Thanks for the thorough, first person experience!
Our pleasure!
Thank you I’ve ordered my scooter should be tonight ,we love to cruise so can’t wait to use it on the ship.
Wait until you see the new video coming soon on our other channel. It's a demonstration of using the same scooter (GB120 Carry On Scooter) on a cruise! th-cam.com/users/MobilityScooterSales
Thank you for documenting this, very informative.
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Thanks for the video, new to needing a scooter to travel and have not traveled on planes. I feel more able now thanks to your video.
Best!
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I have flown many many times with my electric wheelchair. I have found that the airlines are very helpful and I have made battery covers for when I take them out and put them in the overhead bins.
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Thank you so much for documenting the whole process. I need a scooter for very long walks now. This is comforting. Unfortunately I have to go through overcrowded boston logan..could be worse I guess.
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Thank you. You have helped many people with this video.
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Thank you for this post now I know what to expect with my mobility scooter.
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Thank for this video. I will be traveling for the first time on an airplane. Now I need to find the scooter that fits my needs.
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Thank you so much. It helps ease the stress about flying with a scooter.
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This was incredibly useful. Thank you!
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I really enjoyed watching you borading the plane and the details that you went though.
We are glad you found this video helpful we are here to help the educational.
This is the perfect travel scooter for anyone who can't lift a heavy weight. Thank you. I need one.😊
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Thanks for this video I traveled to London from Dallas Tx and had a great with my ATTO sport. Thanks to this video,
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I just purchased this scooter and am very excited to travel with it. I have used it around town and in casinos. I am glad I purchased the travel battery. ☺️
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Love this video! I am traveling to Europe with my GB120
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THANK YOU!!! - a disabled person who sent this on to friends
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Good stuff! Thank you, now I need a scooter😆
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Thank you for sharing!
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great video. i also travel with a mobility scooter and tsa always does a fine job.
Thanks! We agree, it's just the baggage handlers that need training. We get a lot of damaged mobility products that need repairs from airline employees that damage the product.
Traveling next month, video was very informative for independent travel. Thanks for video!
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Thank you for the very informative video I won't be so apprehensive when I fly to the states. Really good
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Very helpful information. Thank you.
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Very informative video. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it
This video was very helpful Thanks.
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I just got a mobility scooter and have been concerned about traveling with it. Thank you for the documentary
Glad you like it Camille! Thanks for watching! You can also check out our blog post for this topic here: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/
Thanks for the review. I wish you health and success.
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@MobilityDirect Thank you, I don’t need a gift, I just wanted to wish you happiness and health, because you are a kind and good person and help people. I subscribed and liked it. Good luck, my friend.
Great job guys!!!! You really put on disability people shoes.
Hopefully you have subscribed so you can see the newest video being released today where we show you how to go on an airplane with an electric wheelchair. Thank you for watching and thank you for commenting!
Wow, thank you so much for putting the time in to make this video for using a mobility scooter in an airport for travel. I’ve been doing my research and came across your website and scooters. Looking for a travel friendly scooter I can take apart and put in car as well as one I can take to airport for travel. I guess I was under the impression I wouldn’t have to remove the battery, just concerned with carrying a purse, and possibly a carry on luggage plus battery it may be to much for me traveling by myself. I still plan on buying one from your company very soon, most likely tomorrow! Thank you again for caring so much for the disabled community as it’s not easy getting around like I used to before car accident caused severe injuries to both ankles over 3 yrs ago. ❤
Thanks for watching Cathy! You can also check out our blog post for any additional details we can provide relating to this: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/
Great work ..hope you a good life🎉
You too! Thanks for watching @adelmak9572!
nicely done!
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thank you for the informative video. about me, I live in the Netherlands and am 70 years old. There is also a rule handicapped people must travel. A few remarks. you are younger than me and your arms are still strong. I travel with an ATTO mobility scooter, it's foldable like a trolley. we are not allowed to take it in the airplane. Of course, it has a removable battery and I took all the necessary papers with it. for the scooter, i have a protective cover. we get help and travel in the airport with a special vehicle. I did travel to Spain where everything was very good from and back to our big National Airport of Schiphol. sad to say but on Schiphol a lot went wrong. the attachment clips of the cover were broken and as we landed at 11.30 pm. the promised service was not available. no help from Schiphol, only from other passengers in the airport. I will never do it again. good luck to all other handicapped persons.
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That was informative .. Thank you
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That was awesome
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Traveling alone your videos gave me added confidence
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Very professional & non intrusive 🥳🎉👏🏼🥳🎉👏🏼🥳🎉👏🏼
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Good info, ty
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Thanks!
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Thanks for the video, I never travelled in an aeroplane before and after my accident. As a T5, I think this is going to be hell for me from the start till the end of the journey.
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Thank you! I’m about to buy a mobility scooter. I asked Delta if I could bring it to the gate, and was told, no, I’d have to check it, which I refuse to do. This was a great video!!
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I love the video thanks for sharing it also I took my mom on the wheelchair to America it was a whole new experience for me never done it as a carer I had to make sure everything was checked through, the only bad experience I had when my cousin let me at the airport with forts at cases my mum in the wheelchair and no help whatsoever I was so frustrated and angry no help for many one but I'm sure over the years that has improved quite a lot hopefully one day I'll be traveling to America again to see my loved ones I want to come to America to see my nieces and nephew on Thanksgiving Day
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Very helpful
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Excellent video.
Glad you like it! Hope this video helps as a reference whenever you need it. We also have a blog post about this here: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/
Wow, that little booger has a tight turning radius! I am a new subscriber and I really need one of these! Pray for me!
thank you so much Russell! Good luck! Blessings!
Great job man. Government should pay you to post this on their website and constantly test airlines
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Interesting video. Hopefully you have one for someone who is non ambulatory requiring a transfer from a scooter to aisle wheelchair to get to your seat. Thank you "
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A very interesting and informative video, thank you. But for those of us who do not live in America it would be helpful to see some international travel using similar equipment.
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as a UK person, using a powered wheelchair, the process is exactly the same..... i fly across Europe and out to the U.S.... obviously the regulations to check are different
Thank you so much for taking the time and expense to make this video, it is very helpful. The only issue I have is, your easy walk from the end of the jet-way to your seat on the airplane. What if (in my case) you are not able to walk that distance to your seat?
You should be given proper assistance if you let them know you'll need help getting to your seat. We also made a blog post about the travel so you'll probably learn more about it here: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/
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Hi thanks for your content,do you think a person could put a tiny fold up seated electric scooter in carry on and pass through x ray and continue?
No, sorry.
I have a Pride Jazzy elite HD and i was wondering if i could travel with that... id love to see a video of how if thats possible. And i also have a question, if you have connecting flights, do they pull your wheelchair out for you at every stop?
Thanks for watching our video and commenting! That will be depending on the airline so you can communicate that with them before your flight. That is why we recommend checking with them before booking your flight. We're always trying to upload helpful videos and ride-along videos as much as possible. You can hit subscribe to be updated with our latest videos and for a chance to win a free mobility scooter!
Well done. I travel a few times a year and there is no way those baggage handlers are getting their hands on my expensive scooter. Airlines tell you luggage is at your own risk. You will still get run over in a busy airport even on your scooter! Good luck to you!
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I would like to see you guys do this with an lx sport
I found this video as we are trying to do a London/Greece trip with my father in law who has stage 4 cancer but still wants to go so we are going to try to get him a mobility scooter. Thanks for the informative video. As far as the black eye? I call bullshit! You are a brawler and we know our own! I hope you got your licks in. Great video and thank you for helping people. This video is really amazing to show people what they will go through. We are doing a Europe trip though so not sure if there are going to be other issues
You caught me! I'm the 2023 Golden Gloves heavyweight champ. I just went pro so thanks for noticing! ~Drew
On the flipside thanks for the comments. We are trying to be as informative as possible! Take care!
@@MobilityDirect Good to hear! I wish you the best of luck! After watching your video I just want to let you know, this kind of content really helps people with disabilities and flying anxiety. You have no idea how many people you are helping with this type of content and I hold my hat off to you! I need to try and do more stuff like this in my life. Thank you!
I just googled it and watched your fight! Great job! And laughing that I called it…
Thanks for showing us that experience. I have the golden buzzaround xl-hd. It comes apart in pieces. How would the crew take it to the baggage area on the plane? Disassembled? I would be afraid of damage to the vehicle. They wouldn’t be able to carry it in one piece. I like the collapsible basket. I went to a Dr appointment yesterday needing to use elevators. I found that the doors closed too fast for me to get my scooter inside. How do you handle that? You don’t have the arm extension to reach much beyond the scooter to hold open the door. You would think a Drs office would consider handicapped vehicles and have the elevators and automatic hallway doors stay open longer. I would either have to back in or back out of the elevator as there wasn’t much room to turn around in the elevator . Easy way to damage scooter getting caught in closing doors. There wasn’t always much room to maneuver a scooter around in exam areas. There is still. Long ways to go for accessibility for handicapped people.
Typically there isn't enough time to show the air line attendance. How to take the scooter apart. But if there is, I would always recommend showing them how to at least remove the seat and the batteries. This way it's a lot lighter for them to carry and easier to transport.
Awesome 😎
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Right on! A lot of issues to be addressed when it comes to accessibility! I have a Metro Mobility ' Max Plus' 4 wheel scooter & am very happy with it!
😊 love your. Video helpful content, the only thing is the fish eye look, is there a reason why you film in this format? I have an orange suitcase as well, for the same thing.
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Great info guys! I am going on international travel in November and I hope it goes as well as your trip. Will you be making a international travel video any time soon?
We'll consider doing that! Thanks for watching our video and commenting. Have a safe trip!
I seem to be having a problem on Singapore Airlines. The are now saying they will turn me away on my Golden GB120 scooter due to LIon battery issues (
Can you travel with the mobility scooter to the northern Mariana’s islands just to see if the airline will allow that lithium battery to be put on the airline how far travel can you go with the mobility scooter
If you have a scooter that is a medical grade class 2 mobility scooter, it should be accepted. You can also get more information about mobility scooters and batteries in airlines here in our blog post:
www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/
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Brilliant and informative video.. is there a video on international traveling with a mobility scooter ?
We don't have one yet but this video should also give you ideas you'll need. You can also check out our blog post of the same topic here: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/
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How do you get a pouch for the battery?
You took a longtime to load. Delta at Mco waited for us to load next group.
You are a great reversing driver.
I agree pack light. And be willing to ask other passengers for help, even when not on a scooter.
We have a battery bag on our website. Just like this one:
www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/golden-technologies/golden-buzzaround-carry-on-lithium-ion-battery-replacement-gb120.html
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I have a Golden Buzzaround XL 3 wheel scooter that has 12V 12AH (2 batteries) Do you know if that is in compliance with the max of 300 watt hours for taking my scooter to the gate? This video was great and I have subscribed for more great content. Thank you!
You can calculate the watt-hours by multiplying the voltage and capacity of the battery (ex. 12v12ah = 144 watt-hours). You can also learn more about it here: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/
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Thank you soooo much for providing this video….so informative and I am now confident I can travel again!
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I appreciate the video very much, but that "fishbowl" or whatever type of lens it is that is being used for it is very distracting. It actually gave me a mild headache to watch it. I'd be very interested in seeing a video for this using the Pride Revo 2.0, as I was wondering how to use it when flying. Thank you!
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My Model is a Vive (I think). Do you sell the Lithium insert batterys that go in the battery pack, if I want to update it? If so what are the part numbers I need to order from you and how much are they?
Please feel free to give our parts department a call at (877) 321-3241
I work at a large airport and fell in love with the GB120 because of this video. The only thing I don’t like is the lack of mounts for side view mirrors like the Pride i-Go, so I plan to rig something with GoPro mounts. Can you please measure and let me know the diameter of the handle bars at their narrowest and widest points so I can order parts before the scooter arrives? TIA
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Unfortunately because the CarryOn isn’t Medicare coded, I had to use a state waiver (similar to Florida’s DD wavier) to pay the scooter, and state waivers require bids to state vendors first. I really wish I could have ordered from you, as you’d have it on my doorstep faster.
I’ll be buying the hard case through you next week though. I have no doubt it will arrive before the scooter which is a special order item at the DME suppliers up here.@@MobilityDirect
As you go through TSA as an amputee do you know how they would perform the security scan of you and your chair if you aren't able to stand?
They'll probably give you assistance if you tell them that. As you see in the video, they are attentive and are easy to talk with. Thanks for watching our video and commenting.
I have an electric wheelchair and I’ve gone flying with it many times. You stay seated in the chair and they will pat you down. It will be a person putting you down of your same gender, and they are very very polite and explain to you before they touch you exactly what they’re going to do. Not a big deal. But, I would get there early if you can. Sometimes it takes a while for them to find a TSA agent of the same gender as you.
Every flight I’m on is different some say leave battery in some take it out. One employee told me that guidelines for new lithium ion batteries is they can safely remain in.
We have been experiencing the same thing, it doesn't seem like all of the airline attendance are following the same guidelines. My guess it's due to lack of training.
Can i take a mobility scooter that folds like a suitcase (moving life atto) inside the cabin and store it on the overhead bin?
Thanks for stopping by our TH-cam channel! Airlines don't usually allow you take any mobility scooters or power wheelchair into the plane. You'll have to check it in the entrance of the plane.
I've taken my mobility scooter on several trips (via plane) before and it's exactly how everything has been depicted here. Everything goes pretty smooth. The most complicated part is going through TSA. Yes, you do get a pat down, it's part of how it is traveling with a mobility scooter, but I am personally fine with it. It doesn't bother me much. It's just a drawn out process.
Yes, its definitely a drawn out process, but if you follow the steps, its pretty easy.
I want to travel but have a muscle disease and can’t sit to raise. The plant seats are to low for me! Have any suggestions?
There's plenty of ways to travel without going on planes. Trains, buses and cruises have accessibility options that are better than planes.
Can you request help from the airline to the gate if you have carry-on luggage or would you need to check the scooter at the counter and use a wheelchair to the gate?
Thanks for watching our video and commenting. Gate-checking your mobility scooter is our recommendation because you can remain on your scooter until boarding. There are still some things that you need to keep in mind as mentioned in the video but you can also review our blog post containing our experience with travelling a mobility scooter on an airplane here:
www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/
My mother is flying alone with her new motorized wheelchair. Will she have help removing her lithium battery to carry on board? She needs an aisle chair and is immobile. Not sure if she should travel with her manual chair.
It's best to communicate with your airlines if you'll need assistance which they should give you. Here you can find more information that we can share about travelling with your mobility scooter: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/
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Thankyou for your video... please tell me the model of your scooter....also I just got a simple SUPER HANDY MOBILITY SCOOTER.... I wonder if that'll be ok?....thankyou so much
This is the Buzzaround Carry-On GB120: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/mobility-scooters/buzzaround-carry-on-folding-mobility-scooter.html
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I thought this was a great video. I have a REVO2.0 so I dont know how air friendly it is. I need it because of the weight capacity. The folding ones dont cut for my size. That being said I think this video answered alott of questions that many might have
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I enjoyed your video on Air Travel with a Mobility Scooter. I have a Pride Maxima 3-Wheel Scooter . My Question is, Will I be able to Check in my Maxima Scooter at the Jet-Way like you did for my Flight. Or is there any Limitations that would prevent me from Taking my scooter on a Flight like You did with your scooter. ...... Thanks!
You can take the Maxima with you as long as you are not using lithium batteries. That model would require big lithium batteries that would not be allowed on planes. As long as you're using the standard type of batteries it came with (SLA) then you can do the same thing we did in this video. I'd make sure to explain to the airline handlers that you can put the scooter in neutral and remove the seat so that they don't have to carry a fully assembled Maxima, they weight a lot.
Does the Jet-Way have a Ramp that the Handlers can Roll the Scooter down to get it to the Cargo Hold of the Aircraft?
Usually they have a staircase... Which is not ideal for the attendants.
What model Golden technologies is on this video. I am looking for a light weight and lithium battery model. Thank you
The buzzaround carry on. Model gb120
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Hey I'm trying to see I'm 6' 2 and I'm looking for a folding scooter that I could take to go grocery shopping in the. Back of my mother's vehicle because my regular scooter takes a bit of work to get it in and out
Thanks for stopping by our TH-cam channel. We do have lightweight travel mobility scooters on our website. You can visit the list on the link below or you can also call our non-commissioned sales expert at (888) 263-5601
www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/mobility-scooters/lightweight-travel-mobility-scooters.html
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Thank you for your content. I wonder how tsa deals with a person that can't stand?
in a video drew did it in a power wheelchair. he did not get out of the chair. stay tuned video will be out soon!
i travel a lot using a powered chair, i never get out of the chair
They treat everyone like it’s the first lithium battery they have every seen 😂
LOL
I’m wondering why you said leave the scooter open not folded at the bridge? Also should the motor be disengage so they can push the scooter?
We just left the scooter not folded to give our viewers an idea that you can leave the scooter even if it is not a folding one. As long as the automatic brakes lever is turned into the free wheel mode, they'll be able to push the scooter. Thanks for watching our video and commenting! Don't forget to subscribe for a chance to win a free mobility scooter.
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Firstly, how do I get to my seat from the end of the jet-bridge? My scooter doesn't fold up, it's 4 pieces. No lithium batery!
If you need assistance getting to your seat, you can let them know and they'll help you. Necessary arrangements will also be made if your scooter doesn't fold. We used the GB120 here because it is the perfect travel companion you can ever ask for. Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.
I have a rivo 2.0 do you think that would be a good scooter to travel with on a plane
It would be allowed, but it's heavy and the airline attendants might damage it because it's bulky. Usually the smaller folding scooters are best for airline travel. It's all circumstantial though, not everyone can fit on a small folding scooter. I recommend explaining to the airline attendants that you can put the scooter in neutral mode. Also that you can take it apart.
I see people traveling with them frequently. I gate check my device and able to walk on the plane.
It's super easy to travel with a mobility scooter now, the airlines are really catching up with the technology.
I just got the go go endurance, so would I have to lift out the entire battery pack and put it in a carry on?
That's what I'm wondering, I believe I have the gogo elite. Also wanted to know if u have 2 know the weight of the scooter?
You'll probably have to do that. There are situations when they need to be removed and in this video, we made sure that we properly let the airlines crew where the batteries are located and removed it as they can easily fall off. But we still recommend reaching out to your airlines before booking a flight. You can also check the links added in the video description. Thanks for watching our video and commenting. If you haven't subscribed yet, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to get a chance to win a free mobility scooter!
Boy, this gentleman looks like a Doctor doing a physical exam ☺️☺️☺️☺️
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I have the EXACT same scooter which is 360WH.... did u buy a lower WH battery??
Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We're using a 15 AH Lithium Battery on a GB120 Mobility Scooter. You can learn more about the product here: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/mobility-scooters/buzzaround-carry-on-folding-mobility-scooter.html
Hey, guys, what chair is this? I am looking for a mobility chair for my husband who just gad a stroke. Pushing him in the manual chair is killing me! We need help. Can you help us!
It the Buzzaround Carry-On check it out here www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/mobility-scooters/buzzaround-carry-on-folding-mobility-scooter.html
How about a Uber or taxi? Is there enough room or do you have to get a bigger vehicle
If you are referring to the GB120 Mobility Scooter that was used in this video, it can easily fit in the trunk of a car. You can check out our video about this here: th-cam.com/video/GclFcvnCaTI/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
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