ADH Golf and Utility Vehicles
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ADH Golf and Utility Vehicles

Airline Travel with Mobility Scooters

Handy tips for your next holiday with mobility equipment

Know your mobility equipment

  • Type of battery (Lithium, Gel, Lead)
  • Size of battery (Voltage = V, amp hour = Ah)
  • Make and model of your scooter/chair
  • Size when folded (width x height x lengt
  • Watt hours of your battery (AH x V + WH)

Book in person or over the phone

  • Advise the airline that you will be travelling with mobility equipment
  • Ask if they will need any additional information
  • Ask if they offer assistance at the airport
  • Ask about additional costs (should be free with most airlines)

Send additional information

  • This may include emailing the airline directly
  • Forward the verification of compliance certificate
  • Forward the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) of battery

Before heading to the airport

  • Ensure that you have your compliance certificate
  • Take photos of your mobility aid (in case of any damages on the flight)
  • Ensure that you have a separate bag or pouch for the battery
  • You may choose to remove the battery from your mobility device, ensuring that the connections are sealed and it is properly stored in its travel bag/pouch
  • You may choose to fold and place your mobility device in an appropriate protective case or bag

Send additional information

  • This may include emailing the airline directly
  • Forward the verification of compliance certificate
  • Forward the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) of battery

Before heading to the airport

  • Ensure that you have your compliance certificate
  • Take photos of your mobility aid (in case of any damages on the flight)
  • Ensure that you have a separate bag or pouch for the battery
  • You may choose to remove the battery from your mobility device, ensuring that the connections are sealed and it is properly stored in its travel bag/pouch
  • You may choose to fold and place your mobility device in an appropriate protective case or bag

At the airport

  • You will need to remove the battery pack from your mobility device and place it into a separate carry bag/pouch, ensuring the connections are sealed if you haven’t already done so at home.
  • Your mobility aid will be checked into the cargo hold, and you will take your battery with you as hand luggage

After the flight

  • Check your mobility aid for any damage
  • Report any damage at the service desk in the baggage claim area before exiting through customs/leaving the airport

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