With the continuous improvement of our international barrier-free facilities, more and more disabled people go out of their homes to see the wider world. Some people choose public transportation such as subways and high-speed rails, while others choose to drive by themselves. In comparison, traveling by plane is faster and more comfortable. Today, the editor of Sweichi will tell you how disabled people should travel by plane with wheelchairs.
With the continuous improvement of our international barrier-free facilities, more and more disabled people go out of their homes to see the wider world. Some people choose public transportation such as subways and high-speed rails, while others choose to drive by themselves. In comparison, traveling by plane is faster and more comfortable. Today, the editor of Sweichi will tell you how disabled people should travel by plane with wheelchairs.
1. Policy
1. The “Administrative Measures for Air Transport of the Disabled” implemented on March 1, 2015 regulates the management and services of air transport for the disabled:
Article 19: Carriers, airports and airport ground service agents shall provide free mobility aids for disabled persons who are eligible for boarding and disembarkation, including but not limited to those in the terminal building, from the boarding gate to Barrier-free electric vehicles and shuttle buses at remote stands, wheelchairs used at the airport, boarding and disembarking, and special narrow wheelchairs on board.
Article 20: Disabled persons who have the conditions to take the plane can use the wheelchairs at the airport if they check their wheelchairs. Disabled persons who are qualified to fly and are willing to use their own wheelchairs at the airport may use their wheelchairs to the cabin door.
Article 21: If a disabled person who is qualified to fly cannot move independently on a ground wheelchair, boarding wheelchair or other equipment, the carrier, the airport and the airport ground service agent shall not leave them unattended for more than 30 minutes according to their respective responsibilities .
Article 36: Electric wheelchairs should be checked in. Disabled persons who are qualified to check in should check in electric wheelchairs 2 hours before the check-in deadline for ordinary passengers, and comply with the relevant regulations on air transport of dangerous goods.
2. For users of electric wheelchairs, special attention should be paid to the “Lithium Battery Air Transport Specifications” implemented by the Civil Aviation Administration of China on June 1, 2018, which clearly stipulates that lithium batteries for electric wheelchairs that can be quickly dismantled have low capacity. If the battery is less than 300WH, the battery can be carried on the plane, and the wheelchair can be checked; if the wheelchair has two lithium batteries, the capacity of a single lithium battery should not exceed 160WH, which requires special attention.
2. After booking a ticket for a disabled person, there are a few things to do:
According to the above policies, airlines and airports cannot deny boarding to persons with disabilities who meet the flight conditions, and will provide assistance.
Contact the airline in advance! Contact the airline in advance! Contact the airline in advance!
1. Tell the real situation of your body;
2. Request for on-board wheelchair service;
3. Inquire about the process of consignment of electric wheelchairs;
3. Specific process:
The airport will provide three types of wheelchair services for passengers with reduced mobility: ground wheelchairs, passenger elevator wheelchairs, and in-flight wheelchairs. You can choose according to your needs.
ground wheelchair. Ground wheelchairs are wheelchairs used within the terminal. Passengers who cannot walk for a long time, but can walk and get on and off the plane for a short time.
To apply for a ground wheelchair, you generally need to apply at least 24-48 hours in advance or call the airport or airline to apply. After checking in their own wheelchairs, the injured will change into ground wheelchairs. Usually, someone will lead them through the VIP channel to pass the security check and arrive at the boarding gate. Onboard wheelchairs are picked up at the departure gate or cabin door to replace ground wheelchairs.
Passenger wheelchair. Passenger ladder wheelchair means that when boarding the plane, if the plane does not stop at the bridge, the airport or airline will provide passenger ladder wheelchairs to facilitate the boarding of passengers who cannot go up and down the stairs by themselves.
It is generally necessary to call the airport or the airline company 48-72 hours in advance to apply for a passenger elevator wheelchair. Generally speaking, for passengers who have applied for on-board wheelchairs or ground wheelchairs, airlines will use bridges, elevators or manpower to help passengers solve the problem of getting on and off the plane.
Wheelchair on board. In-flight wheelchairs refer to special narrow wheelchairs used in the aircraft cabin. When taking a long-distance flight, it is very necessary to apply for an in-flight wheelchair to help you get back and forth from the cabin door, use the toilet, etc.
To apply for an on-board wheelchair, you need to explain your needs to the airline when booking a ticket, so that the airline can arrange in-flight services in advance. If you do not specify it when booking the ticket, you need to apply for a wheelchair on board and check your own wheelchair at least 72 hours before the flight takes off.
Before traveling, plan well to ensure a pleasant journey. I hope that all disabled friends can go out alone and complete the exploration of the world. The batteries equipped with various electric wheelchairs of Svich are in line with air transportation standards. For example, everyone is familiar with The BAW01, BAW05, etc. are equipped with 12AH lithium batteries, which guarantee the battery life and meet the requirements for boarding the plane.
Post time: Nov-28-2022