Wchr- Pax Can Ascend/decend Steps.usually For Distance
Wchs- Cannot Do Steps But Can Walk To Seat
Wchc-completely Imobile/straight Back
Wcbd-non -spillable/gell Cel
Wcbw- Spillable/wet Cell
Wcob- Wheel Chair On Board
Wcmp- Manual Powered Whel Chair
*WCHR(for persons who have difficulties
in walking but can go up and down the
aircraft access stairs without assistance).
**WCHS(for passengers who cannot go up
and down the aircraft access stairs unaided,
but who are able to walk around inside the
plane without assistance).
***WCHC(for passengers who are
completely unable to move, but can sit
during the flight).
Please note that staff requesting assistance for a passenger who needs a wheelchair will use one of the following codes:
WCHC (cabin)
The passenger is completely immobile; requires wheelchair to/from aircraft or mobile lounge and must be carried up/down steps and to/from cabin seat.
WCHS (steps)
The passenger cannot ascend/descend steps, but is able to make own way to/from cabin seat; requires wheelchair for distance to/from aircraft or mobile lounge, and must be carried up/down steps.
WCHR (ramp)
The passenger can ascend/descend steps and make own way, for example to/from cabin seat, across ramp, finger dock or to/from mobile lounge; requires wheelchair for distance to/from aircraft.
* WCHC* - Cabin Seat -
Passenger is completely immobile. Requires wheelchair to/from aircraft and must be carried up/down steps and to/from cabin seat. Please indicate if the passenger is independent (can feed himself) or dependent (cannot feed himself)
* WCHR - Ramp -
Passenger can ascend/descend steps and make own way to/from cabin seat, but requires wheelchair for distance to/from aircraft.
* WCHS - Steps -
Passenger cannot ascend/descend steps, but is able to make own way to/from cabin seat, requires wheelchair for distance to/from aircraft and must be carried up/down steps.
* WCOB - On Board -
Onboard wheelchair is available on all Boeing 777 and Boeing 747 aircraft to allow passengers to move along the aircraft aisles.
* WCBD - Dry Cell -
The wheelchairs must comply with IATA safety regulations. There is no charge for transportation.
* WCBW - Wet Cell -
Such wheelchairs can be accepted if the battery is drained and properly packed.
