Originally Posted by
travis bickle
I saw no "need [of] a doctor's note". There was a gentle remonstration to consult one's physician PRIOR to departing on a flight - something that to me seems remarkably intelligent to do prior to a transoceanic flight of several hours duration.
Also, Katja described several points that were distinctly particular to his/her situation six years ago. I do not think that CDG is actually saying "you will be treated as harshly as Katja was." CDG has undergone quite a bit of rework since 2006 - perhaps to also assist passengers requiring wheelchair use.
Okay. Maybe you're right about the doctor's notes. The language saying you may need "medical approval to travel" bothers me though. That should be between me and my doctor. I'm aware that there are certain situations where the airline could demand it, but just that short sentence seems to suggest more than those situations. However, maybe I'm overreacting based on the past.
As for Katja's, I've had the same experiences at other European airports, both before and after the EU legislation went into effect. I stated earlier that I thought it would be fine at CDG, and I still think that, but we'll just have to wait and see if the OP comes back and tells us it was fine.