If you or your loved one with Duchenne uses a power chair, can you fly on an airplane?
Yes, it is possible for an individual who uses a wheelchair or power wheelchair to fly the friendly skies, but there is a lot of preparatory knowledge and work necessary to make the process run smoothly. Proper preparation makes air travel possible, but even so, sometimes individuals and families choose to travel in a vehicle, or even miss an important event, instead.
These steps below should help to facilitate that process:
- Air Carrier Access Act
- Booking a Flight
- Storing and Checking Your Chair
- Checking in and Boarding
- Flying with a Ventilator
- During the Flight
- At Your Destination
- Airline Liability
Thank you to the author of this webpage, Jacob Gapko.
Jacob is 47 years old with Duchenne. He uses a power wheelchair and invasive ventilation 24/7 via tracheostomy. He has a B.S. in physics and minors in mathematics and library science. Jacob has an incredible passion for helping our DMD community. He can be reached at Jacob.Gapko@FamilyFriendsAndDuchenne.org
