Before the Start of Your Trip
When making your travel arrangements please inform
your travel agency and airline on the amount of assistance
you will need and to what degree you are limited in moving
around. You should also state if you do not own your own
wheelchair or cannot walk longer stretches. You will then
be brought to the aircraft in a rented wheelchair or by an
electric cart.
There are several international classifications which help
you to classify your degree of disability:
WCHR - Wheelchair Ramp
You only need a wheelchair to cover longer stretches but
can walk up stairs without any assistance.
WCHS - Wheelchair Steps
You cannot walk up stairs but can walk shorter distances
on foot without assistance. Gast kann
WCHC - Wheelchair Carry
You always need a wheelchair and cannot move around
in the cabin without assistance. You have your own wheelchair
with you.
BLND
You are blind or your sight is impaired.
DEAF
Deaf, hearing is impaired or deaf and dumb.
BLND/DEAF
You are deaf and blind and dependent on the assistance
of an accompanying person.
Notification of Wheelchair Use
You should notify the airline that you are using a wheelchair
and provide wheelchair info (height, width, weight).
Important: If your wheelchair is operated with batteries, please
inform the airline of the battery type when booking your flight.
Gel and dry batteries can stay on the wheelchair and do not
require any special attention for transportation. However, before
checking in the batteries must be secured, disconnected and the
poles covered. Wheelchairs operated with acid batteries are subject
to specific transportation rules and requirements. Your airline will
provide specific information.
