Originally Posted by
linsj
Flew IND-IAH this morning. I was surprised to see eight wheelchairs lined up for boarding at the gate--with only one person to wheel them all to their seats--and four at the next gate to SFO. I've never seen more than a couple per flight before. Is this a record, or have you seen more?
Since the pandemic everyone is traveling, including older folks. What I have noticed is the increase in wheelchairs on international flights. I don't recall there being so many before but a lot of transpacs now have 10-20, even more.
Originally Posted by
SPN Lifer
There is a lot more standing around in lines and walking when boarding and connecting than upon arriving.
It is simply logical that there would be a reduced need for wheelchairs upon arrival.
Yep, there is no TSA to navigate when you arrive. My dad will take a wheelchair leaving but not really need it on arrival.
Originally Posted by
moondog
That's a rather insensitive generalization. I gather you don't know a lot older people who can get around on their own some times, but not all the time? It's really not that strange of a phenomenon when you think about it.
Yeah, and combine that with the growth of the retired population in Florida. The average age of Florida residents must be increasing dramatically.