clem55

Katie, it might be easier at the airport now since you are in a wheelchair. If you tell them ahead of time that you will need assistance they are usually very helpful. Tell the airlines your problem.

klgreene

I usually do tell them ahead of time, but I have a story that would take forever to tell about flying from Lubbock TX to Syracuse NY. I had to fly through Washington DC, and they couldn't get me off the plane. I was stuck for 51 min. It was one of those plance you have to go down the stairs. Well with one leg that's a little hard, and the lift they had, THEIR little wheelchair was to big for. Even the pilot was upset. ANd the pilot was a BIG guy, he could have carried me. I'm just a tab under 5'2" and weight 130 pounds so not huge. Not teeny tiny either, but they wouldn't let him do that. Long story short, I ended up hopping onto the lift (barefoot so I wouldn't slip) and they lowered me. I told them, if they don't get me to Syracuse tonight, that I'd fly that darn plane and fly it myself. LOL I am a stubborn old women.

clem55

Katie, you sound like a ball of fire!LOL Sorry you had problems, and truth be told, that is why I'm hesitent to fly again. I use a cane, but to go any real distance a Chair would probably be best, and while I know you can get help, after reading your tale, I'm not sure.

klgreene

Carol, but that won't stop me from going to see my son and DGD's. They did give me a $200 voucher for next trip. But I threw it away because I will never use that airline again. Not to mention names but United we don't stand. LOL