travel after surgery
Aug 26, 2017, 3:42 am
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travel after surgery
hi everyone im going to be traveling to tijuanna for gastric sleeve surgery next yr and i will need some help geting to and from the terminals after my surgery as i wont be able to walk and ive never traveled to the states before ..im from canada and i would like to know if they have the either wherlchairs or those golf cart things that help ppl get to their right plane...some infor would be nice ...from vancouver to san fran to san diego airports
Aug 26, 2017, 8:37 am
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Hi Amanda, the Air Carrier Access Act requires that airlines provide wheelchair assistance on flights to/from/within the USA. That assistance is provided from check-in to baggage claim, and can be requested during booking for your flight.
Best wishes on a successful surgery!
Best wishes on a successful surgery!
Aug 26, 2017, 9:11 am
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Hi Amanda, the Air Carrier Access Act requires that airlines provide wheelchair assistance on flights to/from/within the USA. That assistance is provided from check-in to baggage claim, and can be requested during booking for your flight.
Best wishes on a successful surgery!
Best wishes on a successful surgery!
Particularly because you will be in the US and having had treatment in Mexico, you will want to make certain that you have medical records clearly stating in English that you are fit to fly. Make sure that you really are. There is a reason for the requirement.