Originally Posted by
Katja
An onboard wheelchair is only required to be provided on aircraft with more than 60 seats. Occasionally the onboard wheelchair is not, in fact, on board, or is non-functional. I recommend asking a crew member to check after boarding but before take-off.
(Not a flight attendant, nor do I play one on TV, but I do use the OBWC)
Sorry for the confusion. I thought I stated for mainline US Airways. The on board wheelchair should always be on the aircraft. An airline could get fined AND a passenger needing that wheelchair could sue the company for violating the Disabilities Act.