Comments on: Tips for making air travel more comfortable – wheelchair accessible travel

By: Gillian

Gillian — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 22:32:55 +0000

We fly to Florida my son is totally dependent on us. We use the isle chair with airport assistance. To seat him on the plane we use a Stabilo air seat which we provide ourself. This molds to fit my son and gives him the body support he needs. We fly with Virgin and have permission to use it on their planes. We contact special needs every time and check they are aware. My son also is JEJ fed so need to take liquids on board to cover 3 days.

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:19:53 +0000

In reply to Rachel. I'd love to know more Rachel. I'll have to Google it! Thanks for sharing.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 21:54:06 +0000

You can rent a flight chair at stanstead airport they will make sure it’s fitted as well to your requirements heard good feedback about it

By: Eric Jones

Eric Jones — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 21:47:28 +0000

I get my attendant to rip the airline seat cushion completely out, and put my Roho cushion in its place. If the stewardess asks any questions, I have a letter saying it is an approved medically necessary flotation device. The airline cushion is held in place with velcro.

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:58:23 +0000

In reply to Kimberley Walsh. Thanks so much Kimberley. I wonder if it depends on the aircraft type? We've not used it but some of our readers have told me it affects the rear of the seat. Great to hear.

By: Kimberley Walsh

Kimberley Walsh — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 08:56:08 +0000

Hi Julie, thanks for the tips. Just wanted to let you know re the CARES harness. We have one and used it on numerous Qantas and Emirates flights and it did not affect the use of the tray behind. The strap was able to go under the tray, so no problems at all. We normally as let onto the plane first so we can fit it before everyone else boards.