Airlines have made some special guidelines to facilitate the travel of disabled people. In such a situation, if disabled passengers travel by airline, they can easily avail of these special facilities. In today's article, we are going to tell you what facilities are provided to disabled passengers on flights. We will also tell you how you can get this facility.
Wheelchair access
Only airlines allow passengers to carry a wheelchair. However, this information has to be given while booking the ticket only. In such a situation, airlines make arrangements for their things in advance. They pack the wheelchair separately and deliver it to the destination. This responsibility entirely lies with the airline.
Facility to board flight from the airport
The airline provides facilities for disabled passengers to reach the departure flight. Along with this, airlines also provide the facility of boarding the disabled passengers in the flight and dropping them from the flight to the airport. Airlines do not charge you a single rupee for availing this facility only for disabled passengers.
What things to keep in mind
This facility will be available to disabled persons only if they give this information in advance while booking the ticket. Airlines have to arrange everything in advance. If you give information in advance, you will get all the facilities as soon as you reach the airport. Apart from this, many airlines also assist the disabled passenger. If you want to book an assistant for yourself, you can also book it by paying money. While booking tickets, you should keep all these things in mind.
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