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TRAVEL WITH YOUR GO-ANYWHERE CHAIR™
When traveling entails flying and airport security, be prepared!
You are, most assuredly, going to be confronted with one or more
potential obstacles.
Know your rights! There are numerous resources available on-line
from which you may easily glean the specifics using a keyword
search for “airline and wheelchair”. Your Go-Anywhere Chair™
is a “fragile medical device” which should be “gate-checked”
whenever possible
and is not chargeable as passenger baggage.
You can review a chart of all airlines baggage fees at:
http://www.bestfares.com/news-newsID589-
Airline_Checked_Baggage_Fee_Chart.html
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Review TSA regulations specific to travelers with disabilities at:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/index.shtm
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Air travel for people with disabilities is a hassle and can be
embarrassing and downright uncomfortable. Following the steps
in the aforementioned process will not change this fact,
unfortunately, though it will make it a little less miserable.
And, because your rights are protected by the Air Carrier Access
Act (14 CFR, Pt 382) if you experience any sort of problem that is
directed solely to your disability, immediately ask for a Complaint
Resolution Official. The C.R.O. is there to resolve problems that
may arise due to your disability and for no other purpose. They
are, by law, supposed to be available to any departing or arriving
flight. Do not be forced into any "assistance" that you did not ask
for or do not want and on the other hand, ask for assistance that is
supposed to be there but is not readily available. Go to the
following link for more information:
http://www.disabilitytravel.com/airlines/air_carrier_act_details.htm
FOR ADDITIONAL UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION AND
INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
www.GoesAnywhere.com
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