Originally Posted by
EXP100
The entire wheelchair thing is out of control. Don't think so? Look at the number of empty wheelchairs that come back when a flight is deplaning. Somehow mid flight people get the miracle of mobility. The easiest way would be board wheelchairs last. The most fair way would be a doctor's letter (and yes some people will fake that because that's where society has devolved to) and that way the true disabled/elderly wouldn't be disadvantaged by the ilk of society.
I wouldn't say it's out of control but it is definitely abused by some people. The criteria for wheelchair service on an airline should be the same as that for a disabled parking spot. It should not be a guaranteed service available for the asking.