Originally Posted by
DeafFlyer
Oh I see. In that case: Airlines do have to fix damages they cause. In the case of international flights, though, I understand there is a maximum amount they will pay. Damages above that would be your problem.
I remember a guy saying he would take photos of his chair, with that day's newspaper, at the airport, proving that everything was fine before the airline got their claws on it.
And then there's the logistical issue. If using a walker isn't an option, and the airline has destroyed a custom built wheelchair, what are you going to do in the interim? Generally the airline will pay for a rental, but that's going to be a
depot/hospital type chair, which doesn't allow for nearly the mobility that a custom chair does.