🛬Traveling With A Mobility Scooter On An Airplane - ULTIMATE Complete Guide

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  • Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2024

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  • @docmulvin6605
    @docmulvin6605 Год назад +28

    Not to be overly negative but as a veteran with an amputated leg I find that the TSA gives undue attention to disabled persons. I just returned from a trip 2 days ago. TSA in Atlanta detained me for over half an hour because it was inconvenient for them to process my manual wheelchair and a walker. Every time we travel which is frequently we are given undue attention as compared to non-disabled travelers. That said the airlines are VERY ACCOMMODATING!!! TSA you have a lot to learn!!! Disabled people are most likely NOT terrorists and more likely just tourists!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing your experience with us! We appreciate you for leaving a comment and stopping by our RUclips channel to watch the video. Have a great day!

    • @thegoods3605
      @thegoods3605 6 месяцев назад

      Nice they have the right to travel alone there, here we have to bring a caregiver because it is the law here for every flight, that a disabled person múst be accompanied by a caregiver

    • @xerxespamplemousse6622
      @xerxespamplemousse6622 4 месяца назад

      No kidding! We just traveled through Denver, and the TSA was very commanding but opaque in their orders to my partner. My partner also got the most intense and thorough inspection they'd ever gone through with TSA. What gives? Are the tubes of the scooter frame filled with explosives? Did TSA get some kind of hint that the scooter or my partner's braces were dangerous? It's all very silly and controlling. And as you say, the airlines have always been very accommodating, and are so nice to both of us.

    • @CMV314
      @CMV314 4 месяца назад

      @@xerxespamplemousse6622 No it's not. As a fellow disabled person, I have no issue with the TSA being extremely thorough. That's their job.

    • @CMV314
      @CMV314 4 месяца назад

      I respect your opinion, but as a disabled passenger myself, I am fully aware that travelling with a wheelchair and walker will take more time to inspect. They have a job to do and just because we're disabled does not mean we're exempt from being subject to security measures like everyone else.

  • @fortzl.dejoras5663
    @fortzl.dejoras5663 Год назад +14

    Great post. Your advantage is you can stand up. Unfortunately for me I can't. Please post more videos using the mobility scooter on everyday activities. More power to you, sir.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      I just did it on a power wheelchair. I explained the whole process. I did not get out of the chair until I got to the end of the jetbridge where the chair was taken to stow in the cargo hold. Check out the video here: ruclips.net/video/y8BHbFsuNKQ/видео.html&t ~Drew

    • @moneymakintash
      @moneymakintash Год назад

      This would b my concern, I'm an amputee.

  • @TFOTLITBOK_P1_7
    @TFOTLITBOK_P1_7 Год назад +24

    This is so awesome that you guys took the time to document this travel experience.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +3

      Andrew did great on this one. I'm trying to convince him to do another when he goes to the trade show next month. It's a lot of work to do.

    • @TFOTLITBOK_P1_7
      @TFOTLITBOK_P1_7 Год назад +1

      @@MobilityDirect I'm guessing the work is related to the trade show because the process of taking the scooter with him on the plane looked pretty straightforward to me.
      Just the correct tagging, notifications to airline staff, seems the only thing that deviated from flying without one.
      I can definitely see where knowing you'll have your machine as you disembark the plane would be a huge relief for many people. He highlighted that exceptionally well here. Something most people are too busy to do I might add 😆

  • @bettyecallens8871
    @bettyecallens8871 7 месяцев назад +6

    I watched MOBILITY Direct videos for 4 hours straight and could not stop! Whoever heard of falling in love with scooters🤣🤣🤣 l will decide on what type of later

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  7 месяцев назад

      That's awesome! Thanks for watching our video and commenting Bettye! If you're in the market looking for a mobility scooter, please feel free to give our non-commissioned sales expert a call at (888) 263-5601.

    • @suehein3721
      @suehein3721 6 месяцев назад

      @@MobilityDirect very good

  • @sgw7148
    @sgw7148 Год назад +15

    I really enjoyed this video. I use a scooter and have never flown, so this was very comforting. It may make it much more likely that I may actually travel somewhere. Thank you for that.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! You are most certainly welcome!

    • @petecoventry6858
      @petecoventry6858 Год назад +2

      Me too -Mine auto folds so it's easier to get on and off the busses and planes

    • @deniseelbert5875
      @deniseelbert5875 Год назад

      Funny, delta never looked at mine, I traveled out of Mco and phl

    • @deniseelbert5875
      @deniseelbert5875 Год назад +3

      Suggest taking video/photo of scooter before checking at gate.

    • @lynncorpron4031
      @lynncorpron4031 19 дней назад

      2 times flew with my power chair. Both times major damage

  • @susanjohnson1247
    @susanjohnson1247 Год назад +3

    I have flown many many times with my electric wheelchair. I have found that the airlines are very helpful and I have made battery covers for when I take them out and put them in the overhead bins.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      That's awesome! Thanks for watching our video and commenting. We appreciate the support!

  • @smc130
    @smc130 Год назад +13

    Thank you Drew for showing us what happened when you flew with the scooter. I have one and I’d rather die than go through this. My 50 year old daughter is mentally handicapped. What she went through in the New
    Orleans airport in 2016 ruined her vacation. She was subjected to a very personal inspection (while in public) by a female TSA agent. I was appalled and she was embarrassed and in tears. We haven’t flown since. I can only imagine the difficulty/discrimination I would encounter now that I am using a scooter and perceived as vulnerable.

  • @janah6293
    @janah6293 Год назад +7

    Drew it was a blessing that you took the time to show us how this could be done!!!!thank you!!!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for the compliment, we worked very hard to make this video. Hopefully it's going to educate a lot of people.

  • @123smotz
    @123smotz Год назад +4

    thank you for the informative video. about me, I live in the Netherlands and am 70 years old. There is also a rule handicapped people must travel. A few remarks. you are younger than me and your arms are still strong. I travel with an ATTO mobility scooter, it's foldable like a trolley. we are not allowed to take it in the airplane. Of course, it has a removable battery and I took all the necessary papers with it. for the scooter, i have a protective cover. we get help and travel in the airport with a special vehicle. I did travel to Spain where everything was very good from and back to our big National Airport of Schiphol. sad to say but on Schiphol a lot went wrong. the attachment clips of the cover were broken and as we landed at 11.30 pm. the promised service was not available. no help from Schiphol, only from other passengers in the airport. I will never do it again. good luck to all other handicapped persons.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate you for watching our video and leaving a comment.

  • @6636860
    @6636860 Год назад +9

    Love you guys great job! You guys do every type of video in real life imaginable! Best videos on RUclips, regarding anything to do with disability equipment, which you carry! Very much appreciate all of the thoughts and words that goes into making these! Thank you all of you at mobility, scooters direct!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      You're welcome! We aim to entertain and educate! Thank you for your support!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      Thanks Bob!

    • @vjo88
      @vjo88 Год назад +1

      Very true. They seem to be working harder than everyone in this business.

    • @danhooper1056
      @danhooper1056 Год назад +1

      Great information video Thank You so much .

  • @dianediliberto1876
    @dianediliberto1876 Год назад

    This is the perfect travel scooter for anyone who can't lift a heavy weight. Thank you. I need one.😊

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Sweet! If you're in the market looking for a mobility scooter, please feel free to give our non-commissioned sales expert a call at (888) 263-5601.

  • @victorbenson1766
    @victorbenson1766 Год назад

    I'm 65 and use a lightweight mobility scooter. Your excellent video lets me know how to travel via airlines with a mobility scooter. Thanks for making this video!!!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Glad you like it! Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @carolynmckeithan6668
    @carolynmckeithan6668 Год назад +3

    TY 😁 you put my mind at ease. I will be flying AA from Barcelona back to Florida next month and was worried.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      We are glad this video helped! Its a stressful subject, but we have to educate to understand.

  • @becktimms
    @becktimms 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for your videos. I'm in the UK but have gained so much knowledge from your clearcut, experience-based videos that are not the usual 'buy this'. As a young(ish) mum of 2 boys, we are srill a very active family and lots of videos for mobility aids are aimed at the elderly which doesn't cover my needs but, you are able to provide information that is so very inclusive of all ages for which I am incredibly grateful. Your honesty is a huge asset to your business - if I were based in the US you would be at the top of my list of preferred businesses to deal with.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  7 месяцев назад +1

      That's sweet! Thanks for watching our videos and for leaving this heartwarming commenting. We appreciate the support!

  • @jowatson5528
    @jowatson5528 5 месяцев назад

    THANK YOU!!! - a disabled person who sent this on to friends

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  5 месяцев назад +1

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting @jowatson5528!

  • @RetiredE7USARMY
    @RetiredE7USARMY Год назад +2

    Thank you I’ve ordered my scooter should be tonight ,we love to cruise so can’t wait to use it on the ship.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Wait until you see the new video coming soon on our other channel. It's a demonstration of using the same scooter (GB120 Carry On Scooter) on a cruise! ruclips.net/user/MobilityScooterSales

  • @wayneoneil1347
    @wayneoneil1347 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this post now I know what to expect with my mobility scooter.

  • @JimMorgan-l2y
    @JimMorgan-l2y 3 месяца назад

    I have the GB120 and use it to travel on the airplane, it is great and I have not had a problem using it with the airlines. It is a great one and easy to use. My nephew is a baggage handler and he said the the handlers like it.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  2 месяца назад

      @user-ei3zb4jb7h Sweet! Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate the support!

  • @kiefjan24
    @kiefjan24 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for the detailed trip. I will be traveling soon with my mobility scooter and wasn't sure what to expect. Thanks again.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting. We're glad that the video helped! Don't forget to subscribe for more videos like this and for a chance to win a free mobility scooter.

  • @Layingflat
    @Layingflat Год назад +2

    Really good and helpful youtube to this new mobility scooter driver. I’m on my first overseas trip with my mobility scooter so thank you for giving me the confidence. I’m having the best time every.❤

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed! :)

    • @smc130
      @smc130 Год назад

      I am so happy to hear you’re having a positive experience on your trip. It gives me hope.

  • @simonnevill-007
    @simonnevill-007 2 месяца назад

    Just want to say thank you very informative video as my wife is disabled and we are coming to America in December and was not sure what to expect.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  2 месяца назад

      @simonnevill-007 We're glad that you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate the support!

  • @dawnsreviews7205
    @dawnsreviews7205 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for documenting the whole process. I need a scooter for very long walks now. This is comforting. Unfortunately I have to go through overcrowded boston logan..could be worse I guess.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting! If you're in the market looking for a mobility scooter, please feel free to give our non-commissioned sales expert a call at (888) 263-5601.

  • @fredycaballero8248
    @fredycaballero8248 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for your video. It was a blessing to me to see how easy it was to used the scooter in the airport and your airplane fly. Thank you and be bless again. 🙏🇺🇸😊

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      You're very welcome! Please consider subscribing if you have not already done so.

  • @camillemcintosh7765
    @camillemcintosh7765 10 месяцев назад

    I just got a mobility scooter and have been concerned about traveling with it. Thank you for the documentary

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  10 месяцев назад

      Glad you like it Camille! Thanks for watching! You can also check out our blog post for this topic here: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/

  • @MikeStarr-y8q
    @MikeStarr-y8q 8 месяцев назад

    Traveling alone your videos gave me added confidence

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching and commenting Mike!

  • @mariaaastarr3032
    @mariaaastarr3032 Год назад

    Thank for this video. I will be traveling for the first time on an airplane. Now I need to find the scooter that fits my needs.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by our RUclips channel! Please call our non-commissioned sales expert at 888-263-5601 so that we can help you find the scooter that meets your preferences.

  • @PaulaHarper-mv2ic
    @PaulaHarper-mv2ic Месяц назад

    Thank you so much for this video.... I was nervous about taking my scooter with me on my vacation and this was extremely helpful!!!!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Месяц назад

      @PaulaHarper-mv2ic This is a good sign for you to try! Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @leonorgrandle5960
    @leonorgrandle5960 Год назад

    I just purchased this scooter and am very excited to travel with it. I have used it around town and in casinos. I am glad I purchased the travel battery. ☺️

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting! If you haven't subscribed yet, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to get a chance to win a free mobility scooter.

  • @bpjr1899
    @bpjr1899 Год назад +1

    Well done. I travel a few times a year and there is no way those baggage handlers are getting their hands on my expensive scooter. Airlines tell you luggage is at your own risk. You will still get run over in a busy airport even on your scooter! Good luck to you!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting. Don't forget to subscribe for a chance to win a free mobility scooter.

    • @jackmoerman7245
      @jackmoerman7245 10 месяцев назад

      I would like to see you guys do this with an lx sport

  • @LaylasNana
    @LaylasNana 6 месяцев назад

    Wow, thank you so much for putting the time in to make this video for using a mobility scooter in an airport for travel. I’ve been doing my research and came across your website and scooters. Looking for a travel friendly scooter I can take apart and put in car as well as one I can take to airport for travel. I guess I was under the impression I wouldn’t have to remove the battery, just concerned with carrying a purse, and possibly a carry on luggage plus battery it may be to much for me traveling by myself. I still plan on buying one from your company very soon, most likely tomorrow! Thank you again for caring so much for the disabled community as it’s not easy getting around like I used to before car accident caused severe injuries to both ankles over 3 yrs ago. ❤

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching Cathy! You can also check out our blog post for any additional details we can provide relating to this: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/

  • @margaretragle1337
    @margaretragle1337 Год назад +1

    I really enjoyed watching you borading the plane and the details that you went though.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      We are glad you found this video helpful we are here to help the educational.

  • @lgsystemlgsystem
    @lgsystemlgsystem 3 месяца назад

    The GB-120-TSA is a fantastic scooter. Outstanding video!!!!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  3 месяца назад +1

      @lgsystemlgsystem You said it! It's awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate the support!

  • @peachygaming1334
    @peachygaming1334 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video, new to needing a scooter to travel and have not traveled on planes. I feel more able now thanks to your video.
    Best!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  10 месяцев назад

      Glad you like the video @peachygaming1334! Thanks for watching our video and commenting! If you haven't subscribed yet, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to get a chance to win a free mobility scooter.

  • @ussdfiant
    @ussdfiant Год назад +2

    Thanks for the thorough, first person experience!

  • @wanderingronin305
    @wanderingronin305 Год назад

    Great job man. Government should pay you to post this on their website and constantly test airlines

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @maryschmidt6945
    @maryschmidt6945 Год назад +9

    Thanks for showing us that experience. I have the golden buzzaround xl-hd. It comes apart in pieces. How would the crew take it to the baggage area on the plane? Disassembled? I would be afraid of damage to the vehicle. They wouldn’t be able to carry it in one piece. I like the collapsible basket. I went to a Dr appointment yesterday needing to use elevators. I found that the doors closed too fast for me to get my scooter inside. How do you handle that? You don’t have the arm extension to reach much beyond the scooter to hold open the door. You would think a Drs office would consider handicapped vehicles and have the elevators and automatic hallway doors stay open longer. I would either have to back in or back out of the elevator as there wasn’t much room to turn around in the elevator . Easy way to damage scooter getting caught in closing doors. There wasn’t always much room to maneuver a scooter around in exam areas. There is still. Long ways to go for accessibility for handicapped people.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      Typically there isn't enough time to show the air line attendance. How to take the scooter apart. But if there is, I would always recommend showing them how to at least remove the seat and the batteries. This way it's a lot lighter for them to carry and easier to transport.

    • @peggybowles137
      @peggybowles137 Год назад

      Awesome 😎

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      @peggybowles137 Год назад

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    • @YASTravelsEatsWell
      @YASTravelsEatsWell Год назад

      Right on! A lot of issues to be addressed when it comes to accessibility! I have a Metro Mobility ' Max Plus' 4 wheel scooter & am very happy with it!

  • @ktaurus510
    @ktaurus510 Год назад

    Thank you! I’m about to buy a mobility scooter. I asked Delta if I could bring it to the gate, and was told, no, I’d have to check it, which I refuse to do. This was a great video!!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting. Don't forget to subscribe for a chance to win a free mobility scooter. Once you're ready, you can reach out to our non-commissioned sales expert at (888) 263-5601.

  • @TrueBlueMedia-007
    @TrueBlueMedia-007 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this video I traveled to London from Dallas Tx and had a great with my ATTO sport. Thanks to this video,

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting @jamekya9717! We appreciate the support.

  • @terrib6712
    @terrib6712 6 месяцев назад +1

    Good stuff! Thank you, now I need a scooter😆

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  6 месяцев назад

      You're welcome Terri! Thanks for watching our video and commenting! If you're in the market looking for a mobility scooter, please feel free to give our non-commissioned sales expert a call at (888) 263-5601.

  • @desireea.thomas2419
    @desireea.thomas2419 Год назад

    Very professional & non intrusive 🥳🎉👏🏼🥳🎉👏🏼🥳🎉👏🏼

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for stopping by our RUclips channel! We appreciate the support.

  • @purpleelephantdebh
    @purpleelephantdebh 23 дня назад

    it's a little harder to manage inside the plane without your mobility device, but otherwise you did a pretty good job. i recently did this solo, and it's totally doable. TSA notwithstanding.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  22 дня назад

      @purpleelephantdebh Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @lauram4511
    @lauram4511 Год назад

    Thank you so much. It helps ease the stress about flying with a scooter.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching our video and commenting. If you haven't subscribed yet, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to get a chance to win a free mobility scooter.

  • @bythesea2784
    @bythesea2784 11 месяцев назад

    I love the video thanks for sharing it also I took my mom on the wheelchair to America it was a whole new experience for me never done it as a carer I had to make sure everything was checked through, the only bad experience I had when my cousin let me at the airport with forts at cases my mum in the wheelchair and no help whatsoever I was so frustrated and angry no help for many one but I'm sure over the years that has improved quite a lot hopefully one day I'll be traveling to America again to see my loved ones I want to come to America to see my nieces and nephew on Thanksgiving Day

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sharing your experience with us @bythesea2784! Hopefully, you'll have a better experience this time around! Thanks for the support!

  • @michelledrake7555
    @michelledrake7555 Год назад

    Traveling next month, video was very informative for independent travel. Thanks for video!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @stephentlhaole5701
    @stephentlhaole5701 Год назад

    Thanks for the video, I never travelled in an aeroplane before and after my accident. As a T5, I think this is going to be hell for me from the start till the end of the journey.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

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  • @dougtagg9162
    @dougtagg9162 Год назад +2

    Interesting video. Hopefully you have one for someone who is non ambulatory requiring a transfer from a scooter to aisle wheelchair to get to your seat. Thank you "

  • @PETERDOBSON-yh6hx
    @PETERDOBSON-yh6hx Год назад

    Thank you for the very informative video I won't be so apprehensive when I fly to the states. Really good

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Glad it helped! Thanks for watching our video and commenting. We appreciate the support!

  • @dianediliberto1876
    @dianediliberto1876 Год назад

    Thank you. You have helped many people with this video.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      We're trying to be as informative as possible. Thanks for watching! We appreciate the support.

  • @leah1tee367
    @leah1tee367 Год назад +1

    A very interesting and informative video, thank you. But for those of us who do not live in America it would be helpful to see some international travel using similar equipment.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching.

    • @markbutler167
      @markbutler167 Год назад

      as a UK person, using a powered wheelchair, the process is exactly the same..... i fly across Europe and out to the U.S.... obviously the regulations to check are different

  • @alfferdiz3700
    @alfferdiz3700 Год назад

    Great job guys!!!! You really put on disability people shoes.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Hopefully you have subscribed so you can see the newest video being released today where we show you how to go on an airplane with an electric wheelchair. Thank you for watching and thank you for commenting!

  • @paulpo1234
    @paulpo1234 Год назад

    Love this video! I am traveling to Europe with my GB120

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting, Paul. We appreciate the support and we're glad you love the video!

  • @russelljohnson6243
    @russelljohnson6243 Год назад

    Wow, that little booger has a tight turning radius! I am a new subscriber and I really need one of these! Pray for me!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      thank you so much Russell! Good luck! Blessings!

  • @THEPAPASMURFTHEOG
    @THEPAPASMURFTHEOG Год назад

    great video. i also travel with a mobility scooter and tsa always does a fine job.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      Thanks! We agree, it's just the baggage handlers that need training. We get a lot of damaged mobility products that need repairs from airline employees that damage the product.

  • @JamesS-C
    @JamesS-C Год назад +1

    As a disabled person who traveled years ago, my experience was not the same as yours.
    I was belittled by the employees and treated as a second class citizen. They refused to assist me and left me to try to do things alone despite them knowing that wasn’t possible.
    That experience left me wanting to never fly again.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We know that the experience might not be the same for everyone but still hope that this video helps people what they need to know when traveling with their mobility scooter. Thanks for watching! We appreciate the support!

    • @minddynamix
      @minddynamix Год назад +1

      Knowing everything was filmed they are on their best behavior

  • @madameyong2765
    @madameyong2765 25 дней назад

    I’m from Australia and will be travelling to Japan and go on a cruise. I would request Wheelchair Assist and check my mobility scooter so I don’t have to go through all that dastardly stuff 😮 I treat it as just like checking in my Walker. Sooo much easier👍🏻☺️

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  22 дня назад

      @madameyong2765 That's awesome. Stay safe and have fun on your trip! Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate the support!

  • @eoddad1
    @eoddad1 Год назад +2

    Thank you so much for taking the time and expense to make this video, it is very helpful. The only issue I have is, your easy walk from the end of the jet-way to your seat on the airplane. What if (in my case) you are not able to walk that distance to your seat?

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      You should be given proper assistance if you let them know you'll need help getting to your seat. We also made a blog post about the travel so you'll probably learn more about it here: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/
      Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

    • @czgator9000
      @czgator9000 Месяц назад +1

      When you book your flight tell the airline you will need to be met with a wheelchair. It's great. They will help you get all your stuff, take you to the right terminal/loading gate on the trams and they have an employee pass so can get into elevators and places you wouldn't even know about.

  • @ryancovey4361
    @ryancovey4361 Год назад

    I found this video as we are trying to do a London/Greece trip with my father in law who has stage 4 cancer but still wants to go so we are going to try to get him a mobility scooter. Thanks for the informative video. As far as the black eye? I call bullshit! You are a brawler and we know our own! I hope you got your licks in. Great video and thank you for helping people. This video is really amazing to show people what they will go through. We are doing a Europe trip though so not sure if there are going to be other issues

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +2

      You caught me! I'm the 2023 Golden Gloves heavyweight champ. I just went pro so thanks for noticing! ~Drew
      On the flipside thanks for the comments. We are trying to be as informative as possible! Take care!

    • @ryancovey4361
      @ryancovey4361 Год назад +2

      @@MobilityDirect Good to hear! I wish you the best of luck! After watching your video I just want to let you know, this kind of content really helps people with disabilities and flying anxiety. You have no idea how many people you are helping with this type of content and I hold my hat off to you! I need to try and do more stuff like this in my life. Thank you!

    • @ryancovey4361
      @ryancovey4361 Год назад

      I just googled it and watched your fight! Great job! And laughing that I called it…

  • @Yevgeny_Pogrebizhsky
    @Yevgeny_Pogrebizhsky Год назад

    Thanks for the review. I wish you health and success.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching and commenting on our video! We appreciate the support! If you haven't subscribed yet, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to get a chance to win a free mobility scooter.

    • @Yevgeny_Pogrebizhsky
      @Yevgeny_Pogrebizhsky Год назад

      @MobilityDirect Thank you, I don’t need a gift, I just wanted to wish you happiness and health, because you are a kind and good person and help people. I subscribed and liked it. Good luck, my friend.

  • @old_laughing_lady
    @old_laughing_lady 25 дней назад

    Such great info!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  22 дня назад

      @old_laughing_lady Thanks for watching. We appreciate it!

  • @tracyhuff8132
    @tracyhuff8132 Год назад

    Thank you for documenting this, very informative.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Glad that you liked it! Thanks for watching our video and commenting. If you haven't subscribed yet, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to be update with more videos like this and also get a chance to win a free mobility scooter!

  • @desireea.thomas2419
    @desireea.thomas2419 Год назад

    Boy, this gentleman looks like a Doctor doing a physical exam ☺️☺️☺️☺️

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting! Don't forget to subscribe for a chance to win a free mobility scooter.

    • @oror1211
      @oror1211 Год назад

      ​@@MobilityDirect///

  • @LMarie-ff5be
    @LMarie-ff5be Год назад +1

    Thank you soooo much for providing this video….so informative and I am now confident I can travel again!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @charliedurham4248
    @charliedurham4248 Год назад

    This was incredibly useful. Thank you!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      You're welcome! We're glad you found the video useful. Thanks for watching our video and commenting! Don't forget to subscribe for a chance to win a free mobility scooter.

  • @ingebeaverson1567
    @ingebeaverson1567 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Glad you like the video! Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @britannia55
    @britannia55 5 месяцев назад

    😊 love your. Video helpful content, the only thing is the fish eye look, is there a reason why you film in this format? I have an orange suitcase as well, for the same thing.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  5 месяцев назад

      @britannia55 Thanks for watching our video and commenting. We appreciate the support!

  • @Lu-ir5mz
    @Lu-ir5mz Год назад

    Very informative video. Thank you.

  • @NAWAF_SA
    @NAWAF_SA 8 месяцев назад

    That was informative .. Thank you

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  8 месяцев назад

      You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video! Make sure you're subscribed to our RUclips channel to be updated on our latest videos if you're not yet subscribed. Thanks for watching!

  • @proudasiangirl576
    @proudasiangirl576 Год назад

    I've taken my mobility scooter on several trips (via plane) before and it's exactly how everything has been depicted here. Everything goes pretty smooth. The most complicated part is going through TSA. Yes, you do get a pat down, it's part of how it is traveling with a mobility scooter, but I am personally fine with it. It doesn't bother me much. It's just a drawn out process.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Yes, its definitely a drawn out process, but if you follow the steps, its pretty easy.

  • @ptlover9789
    @ptlover9789 9 месяцев назад +2

    Just for clarity your Li-ion battery is not a dry cell battery, it is a lithium ion battery. There is a distinction in the regs

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  9 месяцев назад

      All lithium batteries are dry cell.

    • @ptlover9789
      @ptlover9789 9 месяцев назад

      They are but because Li-ions have their own rules, that should be our first answer not "It's dry cell". 🙂

  • @Ken_1957
    @Ken_1957 Год назад +5

    Thank you for your content. I wonder how tsa deals with a person that can't stand?

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      in a video drew did it in a power wheelchair. he did not get out of the chair. stay tuned video will be out soon!

    • @markbutler167
      @markbutler167 Год назад +1

      i travel a lot using a powered chair, i never get out of the chair

  • @adelmak9572
    @adelmak9572 9 месяцев назад

    Great work ..hope you a good life🎉

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  9 месяцев назад

      You too! Thanks for watching @adelmak9572!

  • @MrSinghFL
    @MrSinghFL Год назад

    Brilliant and informative video.. is there a video on international traveling with a mobility scooter ?

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      We don't have one yet but this video should also give you ideas you'll need. You can also check out our blog post of the same topic here: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/
      Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @deniseelbert5875
    @deniseelbert5875 Год назад

    How do you get a pouch for the battery?
    You took a longtime to load. Delta at Mco waited for us to load next group.
    You are a great reversing driver.
    I agree pack light. And be willing to ask other passengers for help, even when not on a scooter.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      We have a battery bag on our website. Just like this one:
      www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/golden-technologies/golden-buzzaround-carry-on-lithium-ion-battery-replacement-gb120.html
      Thanks for watching our video and commenting!

  • @lisadickson250
    @lisadickson250 Год назад +3

    I appreciate the video very much, but that "fishbowl" or whatever type of lens it is that is being used for it is very distracting. It actually gave me a mild headache to watch it. I'd be very interested in seeing a video for this using the Pride Revo 2.0, as I was wondering how to use it when flying. Thank you!

  • @freedomisfromtruth
    @freedomisfromtruth 2 месяца назад

    I have an ankle brace and when I flew Southwest they had wheelchairs with guides from checkin to the gate and also on destination they had wheelchairs by the gate. I had never even considered they would allow scooters. It was a snowbird destination so there were almost 10 wheelchairs. At the destination the guide had to push 2 chairs with people but managed. I was able to stand in the scanner and had to have my shoes on so they still took a while to swab my brace. So the scanners are not that complete.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  2 месяца назад

      @freedomisfromtruth Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching our video. We appreciate the support!

  • @LizRob187
    @LizRob187 Год назад

    I see people traveling with them frequently. I gate check my device and able to walk on the plane.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      It's super easy to travel with a mobility scooter now, the airlines are really catching up with the technology.

  • @sheilaws
    @sheilaws Год назад

    Every flight I’m on is different some say leave battery in some take it out. One employee told me that guidelines for new lithium ion batteries is they can safely remain in.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      We have been experiencing the same thing, it doesn't seem like all of the airline attendance are following the same guidelines. My guess it's due to lack of training.

  • @lala_lou93
    @lala_lou93 Год назад +1

    I have a Pride Jazzy elite HD and i was wondering if i could travel with that... id love to see a video of how if thats possible. And i also have a question, if you have connecting flights, do they pull your wheelchair out for you at every stop?

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting! That will be depending on the airline so you can communicate that with them before your flight. That is why we recommend checking with them before booking your flight. We're always trying to upload helpful videos and ride-along videos as much as possible. You can hit subscribe to be updated with our latest videos and for a chance to win a free mobility scooter!

  • @colinwhiston2061
    @colinwhiston2061 3 месяца назад

    hi drew think TSA should have looked at the battery compartment plus in uk disabled people go on plane FIRST good vid

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  3 месяца назад

      @colinwhiston2061 Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate the support!

  • @jarikinnunen1718
    @jarikinnunen1718 11 месяцев назад +1

    Even in seventies airports was scary place to me. Now I never ever go even near.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  11 месяцев назад

      Hopefully this guide helps if you ever chose to try again in the future. Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @moneymakintash
    @moneymakintash Год назад +1

    As you go through TSA as an amputee do you know how they would perform the security scan of you and your chair if you aren't able to stand?

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      They'll probably give you assistance if you tell them that. As you see in the video, they are attentive and are easy to talk with. Thanks for watching our video and commenting.

    • @lauriedettelback1179
      @lauriedettelback1179 Год назад +2

      I have an electric wheelchair and I’ve gone flying with it many times. You stay seated in the chair and they will pat you down. It will be a person putting you down of your same gender, and they are very very polite and explain to you before they touch you exactly what they’re going to do. Not a big deal. But, I would get there early if you can. Sometimes it takes a while for them to find a TSA agent of the same gender as you.

  • @violetrosegold
    @violetrosegold 3 месяца назад

    Informative! Question, before boarding, do you have to take the battery onboard or can you leave it on the scooter?

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  3 месяца назад

      @violetrosegold Lithium batteries must be removed before gate-checking your scooter and brought on the plane with you. In this case, we did remove it. You'll see Drew removed at the 26:39 mark on the video.

  • @Mobile_Dave
    @Mobile_Dave Год назад

    Great info guys! I am going on international travel in November and I hope it goes as well as your trip. Will you be making a international travel video any time soon?

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      We'll consider doing that! Thanks for watching our video and commenting. Have a safe trip!

    • @Mobile_Dave
      @Mobile_Dave Год назад

      I seem to be having a problem on Singapore Airlines. The are now saying they will turn me away on my Golden GB120 scooter due to LIon battery issues (

  • @armypman1
    @armypman1 7 месяцев назад

    nicely done!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for watching and commenting @armypman1! We appreciate it.

  • @tomkuhl2945
    @tomkuhl2945 11 месяцев назад

    I work at a large airport and fell in love with the GB120 because of this video. The only thing I don’t like is the lack of mounts for side view mirrors like the Pride i-Go, so I plan to rig something with GoPro mounts. Can you please measure and let me know the diameter of the handle bars at their narrowest and widest points so I can order parts before the scooter arrives? TIA

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  11 месяцев назад

      Hey Tom! You can give our non-commissioned sales experts a call at 888-263-5601 so we can help with the measurements and your purchase of the scooter. Thanks for watching! We appreciate the support.

    • @tomkuhl2945
      @tomkuhl2945 11 месяцев назад

      Unfortunately because the CarryOn isn’t Medicare coded, I had to use a state waiver (similar to Florida’s DD wavier) to pay the scooter, and state waivers require bids to state vendors first. I really wish I could have ordered from you, as you’d have it on my doorstep faster.
      I’ll be buying the hard case through you next week though. I have no doubt it will arrive before the scooter which is a special order item at the DME suppliers up here.@@MobilityDirect

  • @nancylanderson8012
    @nancylanderson8012 10 месяцев назад

    Excellent video.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  10 месяцев назад

      Glad you like it! Hope this video helps as a reference whenever you need it. We also have a blog post about this here: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/

  • @clowrance6907
    @clowrance6907 4 месяца назад

    That was a helpful video. I’m looking to find something to go overseas that has a long battery life and easy to maneuver and tight spots. I’m disabled 64 year old that likes to travel with my family overseas a good scooter for that with a long life battery life I’m sorry thank you have a good day.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  4 месяца назад

      @clowrance6907 Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @johnbauer2075
    @johnbauer2075 Год назад

    I thought this was a great video. I have a REVO2.0 so I dont know how air friendly it is. I need it because of the weight capacity. The folding ones dont cut for my size. That being said I think this video answered alott of questions that many might have

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      Glad you like the video! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. If you haven't subscribed yet, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to get a chance to win a free mobility scooter.

    • @johnbauer2075
      @johnbauer2075 Год назад

      i DID SUBSCRIBE.@@MobilityDirect

  • @mairim4578
    @mairim4578 Год назад

    I rented a walker in Madrid,will look into renting scooter if I go to London,there are places where I can rent,I don’t want to go thru all that.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting. Don't forget to subscribe for a chance to win a free mobility scooter.

  • @RickF-dw8cl
    @RickF-dw8cl Год назад

    Very helpful

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching our video and commenting! If you haven't subscribed yet, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to get a chance to win a free mobility scooter.

  • @janetteturner9752
    @janetteturner9752 Год назад

    Thanks!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @Circles0901
    @Circles0901 Год назад

    Good info, ty

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @michellelovelv
    @michellelovelv Год назад

    I have a Golden Buzzaround XL 3 wheel scooter that has 12V 12AH (2 batteries) Do you know if that is in compliance with the max of 300 watt hours for taking my scooter to the gate? This video was great and I have subscribed for more great content. Thank you!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад +1

      You can calculate the watt-hours by multiplying the voltage and capacity of the battery (ex. 12v12ah = 144 watt-hours). You can also learn more about it here: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/
      Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @accordiondr
    @accordiondr Год назад

    Thankyou for your video... please tell me the model of your scooter....also I just got a simple SUPER HANDY MOBILITY SCOOTER.... I wonder if that'll be ok?....thankyou so much

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      This is the Buzzaround Carry-On GB120: www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/mobility-scooters/buzzaround-carry-on-folding-mobility-scooter.html
      Thanks for watching our video and commenting! We appreciate the support.

  • @laniedabriggs680
    @laniedabriggs680 Год назад +1

    Hey, guys, what chair is this? I am looking for a mobility chair for my husband who just gad a stroke. Pushing him in the manual chair is killing me! We need help. Can you help us!

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      It the Buzzaround Carry-On check it out here www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/mobility-scooters/buzzaround-carry-on-folding-mobility-scooter.html

  • @Layingflat
    @Layingflat Год назад +1

    They treat everyone like it’s the first lithium battery they have every seen 😂

  • @JeromeLivingLife
    @JeromeLivingLife 10 месяцев назад

    Can you travel with the mobility scooter to the northern Mariana’s islands just to see if the airline will allow that lithium battery to be put on the airline how far travel can you go with the mobility scooter

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  9 месяцев назад

      If you have a scooter that is a medical grade class 2 mobility scooter, it should be accepted. You can also get more information about mobility scooters and batteries in airlines here in our blog post:
      www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/blog/mobility-scooters/traveling-on-an-airplane-with-a-mobility-scooter/
      Thanks for watching!

  • @mikedewitt5880
    @mikedewitt5880 Год назад

    Hi thanks for your content,do you think a person could put a tiny fold up seated electric scooter in carry on and pass through x ray and continue?

  • @Layingflat
    @Layingflat Год назад +1

    Is it free travel for the disabled in America or just the skooter or wheel chair. I am an American citizen living abroad.

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      You can bring your own scooter for free, sure.

  • @jeannievieira592
    @jeannievieira592 Год назад +1

    I just got the go go endurance, so would I have to lift out the entire battery pack and put it in a carry on?

    • @moneymakintash
      @moneymakintash Год назад +1

      That's what I'm wondering, I believe I have the gogo elite. Also wanted to know if u have 2 know the weight of the scooter?

    • @MobilityDirect
      @MobilityDirect  Год назад

      You'll probably have to do that. There are situations when they need to be removed and in this video, we made sure that we properly let the airlines crew where the batteries are located and removed it as they can easily fall off. But we still recommend reaching out to your airlines before booking a flight. You can also check the links added in the video description. Thanks for watching our video and commenting. If you haven't subscribed yet, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to get a chance to win a free mobility scooter!