Can a handicapped person be allowed to take an (International) airplane? He is paralysized in one side of his body and needs to ride a wheel-chair.Would business class seats be recommended? Any requirement on the companion? Any accomondations that can be expected from the airlines, e.g. UA, ANA, American?
Yes, a handicapped person is more than welcome on any flight, domestic or international. Just be sure to tell your ticket agent so they can help accommodate any additional assistance that might be needed, and plan accordingly.
yes. there are airplanes assistances. they take u everywhere. i know this cause my dad forgot to sign this form that let me do anything on my own, so i was assisted. i even got to sit in forst class!
In New Zealand they can. The airline usually seats them in the front seats which can be removed. Not sure re business class.
yes. They are boarded first and deplaned last using an aisle chair, a wheelchair that fits down the aisle of an aircraft. For best results, try to avoid flight segments not boarded through a jetbridge (where you have to use the aircraft boarding stairs) -- it can be done but it's very awkward. Talk to an airline representative about the equipment you'll need (lead-acid batteries require special handling), and if you'll require oxygen on board. A premium cabin (first or business) would be way, way, way better. The airline will do its best to accomodate your needs.
