E75-Embraer 175 flight from JAX to MIA - boarding process
Jun 22, 2022, 6:52 am
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E75-Embraer 175 flight from JAX to MIA - boarding process
Does anyone know if the flights on the E75-Embraer 175 from JAX to MIA are flights that you have to board on the tarmac? My sister uses a walker and wanted to know if she will have to climb stairs to get into the plane? Thanks for any info.
Jun 22, 2022, 7:38 am
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Sorry no knowledge about boarding at JAX (it varies by airport). At MIA, she may or may not disembark on the tarmac as some regional jet flights get jetbridges but many end up at E60. But instead of stairs it would be a ramp. If she uses a walker, I recommend requesting wheelchair assistance as the gates used by the regional jets (including the E75) are quite far from the exits at MIA and can be quite the slog even if you aren't using a walker.
Jun 22, 2022, 10:18 am
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It is indeed a smooth gate/jetbridge entry. VERY rarely do they use the stairs for an E175. Even if they do, they have handicap-accessible ramps that can be used with a specialized wheelchair at the airport. You'll want to check in with the gate agent anyways, just to make sure they use the narrow aircraft-capable wheelchair to get her to her seat. Either way, you should be well taken care of!
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