Travel with a prosthetic leg
Sep 26, 2009, 12:57 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2
Travel with a prosthetic leg
Going to be flying to St Barths from Philadelphia, in a month, anyone have any suggestions/hints about travel with a prosthetic leg. Connecting flight to St Barths will be on a single engine commuter flight.
Last edited by snuba; Sep 26, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Sep 28, 2009, 2:31 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: DEN
Posts: 1,962
You don't say what, if any, mobility devices you normally use, but my rule of thumb is go up at least one when traveling.
Take advantage of wheelchair service and pre-boarding at airports.
Be aware of TSA practices regarding prosthetics: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...al_1370.shtm#0
And have a great time!
Take advantage of wheelchair service and pre-boarding at airports.
Be aware of TSA practices regarding prosthetics: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...al_1370.shtm#0
And have a great time!
Sep 29, 2009, 3:33 pm
#6
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: MEL
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Posts: 717
A friend of mine as a prosthetic leg and she reckons it's the best travel accessory ever. The leg and foot are hollow below her stump and she has used it to carry spare cash and credit cards.
She also has great difficulty getting herself shoes that fit her (she has a very small and narrow foot with only 3 toes so has to resort to children's shoes) so I'm going to take a foot off her spare leg and use it to try and buy her some shoes when I next visit Hong Kong.
Audrey
She also has great difficulty getting herself shoes that fit her (she has a very small and narrow foot with only 3 toes so has to resort to children's shoes) so I'm going to take a foot off her spare leg and use it to try and buy her some shoes when I next visit Hong Kong.
Audrey
Sep 30, 2009, 2:53 pm
#7
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: ATL
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A friend of mine as a prosthetic leg and she reckons it's the best travel accessory ever. The leg and foot are hollow below her stump and she has used it to carry spare cash and credit cards.
She also has great difficulty getting herself shoes that fit her (she has a very small and narrow foot with only 3 toes so has to resort to children's shoes) so I'm going to take a foot off her spare leg and use it to try and buy her some shoes when I next visit Hong Kong.
Audrey
She also has great difficulty getting herself shoes that fit her (she has a very small and narrow foot with only 3 toes so has to resort to children's shoes) so I'm going to take a foot off her spare leg and use it to try and buy her some shoes when I next visit Hong Kong.
Audrey
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Oct 10, 2009, 7:20 pm
#8
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ADL
Programs: QFF, HH
Posts: 83
Hi, I'm a BK that does a lot of domestic travel and international only every two years or so - one thing I thought I'd mention is that when flying on long haul flights I prefer to take my leg off when I sleep but never take off my stump sleeve as this seems to minimise any swelling for when I want to put my leg back on after.
The other thing is that if you feel your energy lagging it's a good idea to let the cabin crew know when you board, as they'll generally ask before landing then if you want to have a buggy or chair for assistance when you get off.
Hope this helps!
The other thing is that if you feel your energy lagging it's a good idea to let the cabin crew know when you board, as they'll generally ask before landing then if you want to have a buggy or chair for assistance when you get off.
Hope this helps!