Flying As A Wheelchair User. Airport, Security, Aisle Chair

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Wheelsnoheels - Gem Hubbard

Wheelsnoheels - Gem Hubbard

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Flying As A Wheelchair User In 2022. Airport, Security, Aisle Chair. Everything you need to know, if you are flying as a wheelchair user soon.
After suffering my spinal cord injury i have really had to adapt in life. So Im showing you my disability lifestyle to raise disability awareness. As a disabled woman and a woman in a wheelchair who is paralysed, I thought it would be interesting for you to see, and hopefully give you some inspiration and motivation so that you can live more independently. wether you are paraplegic or quadriplegic I hope that I can help you. The wheelsnoheels message is “so no one has to feel alone.”
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@Wheelsnoheels
@Wheelsnoheels 2 жыл бұрын
Be sure to leave your Gem of a tip for flying with a disability bellow… Check these videos next, How I pee on a Plane kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIWVn6V9fqyZpbM London to Orlando kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIWVn6V9fqyZpbM My Disney Play list kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIWVn6V9fqyZpbM Making my wheelchair Plane proof kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIWVn6V9fqyZpbM
@QWERTYOP80
@QWERTYOP80 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t book Jet2 if you wish to fly solo as a wheelchair user. Flew with them solo for years, and suddenly, after the pandemic, I was told they no longer allow full time wheelchair users to fly solo with them. I hope this is legally challenged very soon because it’s flat out discrimination.
@cbryce9243
@cbryce9243 2 жыл бұрын
I don't ever fly, but that waiting for your wheelchair to be at the door is a very good piece of advice! What a beautiful family you have.
@milk_is_a_lie9331
@milk_is_a_lie9331 Жыл бұрын
I have to wonder how accessible Disney Paris is compared to America?
@wadelinn3059
@wadelinn3059 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Hunny. Love you so very much. 💓💓💓💓💓
@aislingf3561
@aislingf3561 Жыл бұрын
I was having trouble at Dublin airport because they never heard of a dry cell battery in my chair. It’s a newer chair the quantum edge q6 2.0 How should I explain this in future?
@bearward
@bearward 2 жыл бұрын
I COMPLETELY agree about politely refusing to get off the plane until your wheelchair is at the door. They recently told me it was there, just at the top of a ramp, and wanted me to get off the plane. When I refused, it actually took about 25 mins to get it to the door, so they were telling porky pies just to try to get me off the plane.
@Kevdog1920
@Kevdog1920 2 жыл бұрын
Yea that’s what my brother did. We were the last to get off and had my power chair right by the door.
@dawnmoriarty9347
@dawnmoriarty9347 2 жыл бұрын
That was my mistake last time I flew. It was a disaster for me
@renedescats
@renedescats 6 ай бұрын
I had the same issue with my disabled relative. He also got asked if he can walk just to the door of the gate ("It's not a very long walk," they said!!). I had to tell them as politely as possible that no, he can't walk. No other public transport is like this. It's slightly dehumanising.
@shannonalwaise8398
@shannonalwaise8398 2 жыл бұрын
A hassle getting on and off but worth it to me. Have not had my chair damaged fortunately.
@AmethystWoman
@AmethystWoman 2 жыл бұрын
I never travel anymore without the direct phone number to the disability officer for the airlines and get assigned a special TSA agent to take me from the front door, thru the touchy feely stuff since I have a joint replacement so the machine always beeps and I need a female to pay me down. I've had nightares with my service dog, they insisting I get out ofy chair and made me stand there for 45 minutes without my dog anywhere in site. Nightmare. TSA airport agent for local airport iny phone. 😆👍🏽
@stevedeann
@stevedeann 5 ай бұрын
Has anyone commented that they are POWER chairs, not ELECTRIC.
@tevinballislife8130
@tevinballislife8130 Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing this video
@RasheedRasheed-d4g
@RasheedRasheed-d4g 2 ай бұрын
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@colleenchapman8652
@colleenchapman8652 2 жыл бұрын
I use the Apple Air Tag and attach it to my wheelchair and use it is a tracking device. I can then see on my phone the proximity of my chair as we pull away from the gate. Gives me piece of mind that it was loaded onto the plane and not left behind.
@AmethystWoman
@AmethystWoman 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. LOVE THAT. I need one ony chair to find my phone also. Lol oh, do you have to have an iPhone. Bet you do. I always tip at least a $10 BEFORE getting in their chair at the front desk (when crutching) they see their tip in advance and are amazing to me if I need to pee to wait and even stop to get tea at Starbucks or water after TSA. Im not above bribing. And they work hard. I'm not light and many parts are uphill a mile away.
@katharinamonch4223
@katharinamonch4223 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I thought about that and will do it no. I can walk and am always scared to eave it behind like last week for a ride in an amusement park where noone cared about me…..👍🏻
@mywanderingwheels
@mywanderingwheels Жыл бұрын
Good Idea!
@clairerusz2639
@clairerusz2639 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this tip. I’ve now bought an AirTag for my wheelchair for my first holiday abroad with it. It has reduced one of my worries about flying and my wheelchair having its own holiday without me.
@motionless_horizon
@motionless_horizon 6 ай бұрын
This is genius, thank you!
@joannemilne4747
@joannemilne4747 6 ай бұрын
Hi Gem! I’m a airline pilot in the UK and I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make this video. I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how we can take more responsibility as aircrew for the experiences of people with disabilities and videos like this of real world experiences are super helpful. Had my head in my hands when you showed us that awful phone design - we can do so much better 🤦🏼‍♀️ Hope you enjoyed your trip and will get the chance to travel again soon!
@DieAlteistwiederda
@DieAlteistwiederda 2 жыл бұрын
Good that you mentioned taking pictures of your chair as evidence. Sadly that's very necessary. A friend's chair was very damaged and he couldn't even immediately use it and needed to rent one until at his vacation destination the hotel helped him find a place that could fix it. So he only had to be in the rental chair for two days but still some chairs were even more damaged.
@SnowySpiritRuby
@SnowySpiritRuby 2 жыл бұрын
Good to know about the tip for getting off the plane - I haven't flown yet since getting my custom chair (last time I flew was 3 weeks prior to it), and haven't been able to since then, and my previous chair (which is now my backup) folded down small enough to comply with United's policy for storing a wheelchair in the cabin during the flight (my first two chairs were cheap and not mine, so I didn't care much about them, but the first one did get damaged slightly on the first flight I took it on, so I knew it was definitely possible for it to happen), so now I know to make sure they've brought it to the plane door before getting off, since there's no way in heck I'm ever letting them get away with not bringing it to me, and that I make sure there are no damages before getting in it, not when my current chair cost so much.
@RambleJar669
@RambleJar669 Жыл бұрын
@SnowySprirtRuby I see you everywhere
@SnowySpiritRuby
@SnowySpiritRuby Жыл бұрын
@@RambleJar669 ???
@RambleJar669
@RambleJar669 Жыл бұрын
@@SnowySpiritRuby I meant to say I see your comments on quite a variety of wheelchair related videos on KZbin. Sorry lol
@SnowySpiritRuby
@SnowySpiritRuby Жыл бұрын
@@RambleJar669 Ah, gotcha. Yeah, I frequent several of them because I'm always learning.
@callumwarren115
@callumwarren115 2 жыл бұрын
Flying always makes me a bit nervous cause im petrified my wheelchair could be damaged. When i last flew domestically with easyjet i made sure i folded my chair down after removing my cushion. I should clarify i use a kuschall rigid framed chair but i fold its back down and collapse the tip bars so noone tries to do it and breaks it. I also make sure to let them know how to apply and deactivate the brakes, they probably know but all it takes is one person who doesnt and I've have broken brakes. I must remember the leaving plane trick. Im ambulatory but i request that my chair be like you had yours so i must remember that unless my chair is there i shouldnt leave.
@katelynelliott3172
@katelynelliott3172 2 жыл бұрын
This video puts my mind at ease; I'm going on my first airplane trip with my wheelchair in November. Your videos have been such a big help in navigating my life as an ambulatory wheelchair user. I look forward to your tips for Disneyland Paris, since that will be one of our stops on the November honeymoon trip!
@AmethystWoman
@AmethystWoman 2 жыл бұрын
Smooth sailing and have an amazing honeymoon to two people who deserve to be in each other's lives I am absolutely sure. Focus on your wedding. Love each moment to the fullest. Don't remember most of the day only thru pictures because of being unable to relax. Once the day comes, just let it all go. Wrong flowers. So what at this point. Seating snafu. Who cares they are all adults they can decide where to sit on their own. Enjoy the day and esp the honeymoon to destress esp after COVID and all you have had to endure while planning. Have the best of everything. Wear a mask, you will be smack into flu season regardless of COVID tho this time last year is when more variants started. Just wear a mask on the plane when around others. We are all kind of high risk. Mostly I think.
@christomasjames6620
@christomasjames6620 Жыл бұрын
hi im going on holiday in November too, first time with my new wheelchair so can't wait. I just want to get there safe and have my wheelchair get there safe too.
@tomlee252
@tomlee252 2 жыл бұрын
The tips about the rules of flight and wheelchair, making sure it was there with you, great tips that most of us wouldn't thought about, can also save time and headaches
@Inkironnrum
@Inkironnrum Жыл бұрын
Hello. I will soon be working as a passenger assistant agent at an airport in California. Assisting those who require a wheelchair to and from their flight. What advice do you have for me? Your perspective will allow me to understand your needs and concerns from a passenger’s point of view. Thank you!
@holly4554
@holly4554 2 жыл бұрын
I have a neurological condition so today my legs became paralysed from the knee down so borrowing my neighbours spare wheelchair. Honestly u have no idea how much more respect I have for you and any other permanent wheelchair users (or ambulatory as well) because it is so tough and this world is nowhere near accessible enough yet! Sending lots of love
@sierrabravo7368
@sierrabravo7368 Ай бұрын
I felt that when I was in a wheelchair I managed to invent many techniques to adapt and do things more easily but it is the worst form of human powered transport in my opinion
@redsorgum
@redsorgum 2 жыл бұрын
Okay, the seats are right in front of the phone so you can’t reach it……..😟😖😏🥴🥴😵‍💫
@Wheelsnoheels
@Wheelsnoheels 2 жыл бұрын
I know! 😵‍💫😵‍💫
@AaronShu
@AaronShu 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! So helpful. Thank you
@vintagevinylvets1187
@vintagevinylvets1187 Жыл бұрын
This was incredibly helpful. Being in a wheelchair (and I’m sure I’m not the only one to feel this way)I have a lot of anxiety because feel so vulnerable. Thank you for the tips.🙏🏻
@danielherman5850
@danielherman5850 4 ай бұрын
Are you a person with a disability or reduced mobility who has traveled by air recently? Or perhaps a caregiver or family member assisting someone with special needs during air travel? Your experiences and insights are valuable! I'm conducting research on how airlines accommodate and assist disabled and reduced mobility passengers throughout the travel process - from booking, check-in, boarding, in-flight, and deplaning. By sharing your stories, challenges faced, and suggestions, you can help raise awareness and drive improvements in airline policies and practices. Whether your experience was positive or negative, your perspective matters. I'm looking for volunteers to participate in a short survey and/or interview to understand the real-life situations faced by those with disabilities or mobility limitations when flying. Your input will remain anonymous and will contribute to creating a more accessible and inclusive air travel experience for all. If you're interested in being part of this important research, please leave a comment below or send me a private message. Your voice can make a difference!
@PammiePlusParks
@PammiePlusParks 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible video. So many amazing tips for safety, comfort, and self advocacy. Thank you so much for sharing this priceless information.
@silkedavid8876
@silkedavid8876 2 жыл бұрын
That tip about waiting on the plane and making the pilot responsible is top!!
@oflifeandstuff
@oflifeandstuff 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the video! Just wondering why you decided to fly and not drive/take the EuroStar? I would love to see your experience on the passenger EuroStar as a wheelchair user ☺️
@leesullivan1916
@leesullivan1916 2 жыл бұрын
That wall phone..... 😱🙈
@crocketp
@crocketp 2 жыл бұрын
I had something similar happen to me at a hospital of all places.
@evelacey7492
@evelacey7492 2 жыл бұрын
I love the amount of effort you’ve put into the video! Sean’s camera skills are on point!
@Kevdog1920
@Kevdog1920 2 жыл бұрын
I got to stay in my power chair on a few rides which I loved. Jungle cruise, finding Nemo, toy story mania ride, and the safari ride at Animal kingdom
@crocketp
@crocketp 2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@nickcats9171
@nickcats9171 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience! Wonderful video editing & post commentary. No boring scenes that we had to slog through 😀 It was super helpful for a newbie! Wonderful travels & adventures to you & your beautiful family!❤
@juergenweidner1
@juergenweidner1 Жыл бұрын
I am so glad discovering your channel. I have serious mobility issues now and used to be a frequent flyer due to my job in the tourism sector. Now I am terrified, how I could even get through a train station alone an airport. I hope, you can teach me some lessons or signposting me some good tips. Thank you very much
@JohnR31415
@JohnR31415 2 жыл бұрын
Phoenix instinct luggage is absolutely incredible, particularly travelling solo.
@bearward
@bearward 2 жыл бұрын
I agree, I love this luggage so much
@TheMags03
@TheMags03 2 жыл бұрын
Although this luggage is practical as a solo traveller, the cases are ridiculously heavy, even before you put anything in them, and the zips refuse to slide smoothly. I can't quite decide whether I love them or hate them!
@WholeFoodSpark
@WholeFoodSpark 2 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to add a tip for those travelling with someone… when my husband and I went on our honeymoon, we packed one large suitcase and two smaller carry on bags. I think we had a small backpack and a duffel bag. We checked our large bag and I held our carry on while he pushed my wheelchair. (backpack went on the back) I could also store some stuff in a bag attached to my wheelchair behind my legs. We rented an apartment with laundry, which helped reduce the amount of stuff we needed to bring.
@andibuck1200
@andibuck1200 Жыл бұрын
Got back from a trip to Rhodes couple of weeks ago with Jet2, my first holiday since becoming a wheelchair user at the begining of this year. The outward trip was exactly as promised with both the company and the airport staff being very helpful and efficient, On arrival in Rhodes disembarking the plane my chair was there waiting by the door on the platform lift, we were escorted from there through the airport in a flash and straight out to an awaiting adapted transport taxi and straight off to the hotel. Sadly the return was not as smooth, on arrival at the airport the special assistance were helpful but only had one staff member taking numerous people through the airport. as I had a friend with me we made our own way, the general airport staff were fantastic, on seeing my chair getting us fast tracked through their own sections to the gate. On the tarmac things changed, another passenger was loaded on to the lift but the small ramp on the my side of the riser would not fold down so my wheelchair and myself were repeatedly rammed into what was essensially a large curb by the (i assume) baggage handler several times until which point my chair was tipped over sideways and only by being able to grab onto a rail was I able to prevent myself from being unceremoniously thrown onto the tarmac. On arrival at Manchester and having waited until the other passengers has disembarked I got to the door to find no sign of my chair, which i was told had been sent to baggage collection and I would have to get it from there. Took the shine off what had been a great experience.
@eyiapandora3933
@eyiapandora3933 2 жыл бұрын
That was really helpful, especially that tip about staying on the plane until your wheelchair arrives. Thank you :)
@lesleyfaulkner6611
@lesleyfaulkner6611 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip about not leaving the aircraft until they bring your chair Gem x
@rogerorchard2317
@rogerorchard2317 2 жыл бұрын
The 1 tip, I found is get there the night before and if you can to twilight check in, and try a get a hotel next to the air port. my wife had bad anxiety, and had a lot of panic attack, (I in a powerchair, and it has taken 3+ hours to do the check in for my chair) So on the day of travel, we try to be in a hotel we can walk to the check in, get walk across to check in, so not problem, having breakfast, car breaking down, so thing on the road. We check in last night, we just make our self know to special assistance, who check there is still have no problems with my chair, they walk us though security, the normal fun with wheelchairs, they drop use in the lounge. they make the people on the desk know about my wife anxiety problems, we fill up on the tea and cakes. they find us very early so we are normal on the plane first by a long way. we are always last off, and special assistance walk us, though everything all the way to our transport. (once the bus driver got lost, but to help with her anxiety she always travel with "her" GPS, she know where she need to get too, so help the bus driver, the bus driver most likely knew the way but it took my wife mind of how long it was taking to get to the hotel.) so on the day of travel there is no stress at all. (we have had to call off holiday because of my wife having a panic attack.)
@laurapaterson6520
@laurapaterson6520 2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for posting content which i can relate to as someone who has recently become a full time wheelchair user. it really makes me feel as though i’m not alone in a time where i have felt so lonely.
@Wheelsnoheels
@Wheelsnoheels 2 жыл бұрын
Awww your welcome. I’m glad you don’t feel alone, as there is a good network here. 😍
@JustWheelMe
@JustWheelMe 2 жыл бұрын
I love the fact you are handed caffeine befor you utter a single good morning 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 im the same
@Wheelsnoheels
@Wheelsnoheels 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! I hate mornings
@JustWheelMe
@JustWheelMe 2 жыл бұрын
@@Wheelsnoheels I'm grumpy in the morning very grumpy I'm stiff as a board raging hip pain two kids who want chocolate cake for breakfast and a dog begging for a pee 👹🤣🤣🤣🤣 absolutely hate mornings lol
@PrismYuuzuki
@PrismYuuzuki 2 жыл бұрын
I’m traveling by myself from Tokyo to Hokkaido in the summer. I went to Okinawa recently & used the airline’s wheelchair & picked up my own chair with a staff member at baggage collection. I was a bit nervous it would get damaged and I’d be playing Pokémon Go on cane for the whole event. 😬💦
@TalentedTiger
@TalentedTiger 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I've realised I may ABSOLUTELY need my wheelchair 100% on my travels 😢 since I sadly Actually can't walk. Yes, I literally find out about it daily over and over again. 😔💔 I'd say because too many people are constantly rude since without accessibility everywhere I am forced to walk more than my capable 3 steps and have to sit on ground of stores, pharmacies etc and even crawl so... some people HAVE yelled at me even for "faking my disability" and inability to stand or walk because I can TECHNICALLY stand up a bit, kinda. So it's engraved in my mind I can go on my entire trips with only crutches, it would be the end of me within minutes 😅😰
@mikaellindquist6867
@mikaellindquist6867 2 жыл бұрын
I’m going to stay at Newport bay hotel in a couple of weeks so looking forward to watch your video from Disney. Want to see how accessible it is as a wheelchair user.
@eduardopadilla5505
@eduardopadilla5505 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent this trips with tips on how it is to travel being a person with disability!
@DougPaulley
@DougPaulley 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for useful info. Making You Their Problem instead of Them Your Problem. Can be really powerful when necessary. Sad it is necessary though.
@eylanooralsaidi7807
@eylanooralsaidi7807 2 жыл бұрын
Wow I traveled a few months ago and had the same experience I thought it was bad but after watching this video it became interesting for me
@MeSlighte
@MeSlighte 2 жыл бұрын
I'm still completely petrified to travel by air with my powerchair. Everyone who I know who has tried to take a complex rehab chair by air has ended up having it broken. They are over 40k to replace.
@bogwin9621
@bogwin9621 2 жыл бұрын
I freak out inside when I leave my chair with others. How about y’all. The first time was a big surprise how I wanted to take my chair back. 😂
@thewisepowerchair2369
@thewisepowerchair2369 2 жыл бұрын
I love my chair too. Would not be able to get around my flat without it.
@katharinamonch4223
@katharinamonch4223 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos! This year I flew for the time with my wheelchair and your videos where such a good preparation! I flew in Germany with Eurowings Düsseldorf-Berlin-Düsseldorf in August 2 weeks ago with Ryanair Cologne-Rome-Cologne, successfully, inclusive trips on public transport in Germany all alone. 💪🏻 Keep it up! Love your Videos!🙏🏻🌈
@christomasjames6620
@christomasjames6620 Жыл бұрын
hey Gem thank you for this video, im going on holiday on Thursday 3rd Nov and its the first time since starting to use my wheelchair more. im nervous about them having my wheelchair but im gonna take photos before hand just in case anything happens.
@thewisepowerchair2369
@thewisepowerchair2369 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Mrs Gem, nice to see you again. Thank you for the informative video. Very handy to know. I have an update on my Dyson; I never thought I would say this about a Dyson: it wasn't any good. There I was vacuuming away and all was well until I switched the hoover off. Then a lot of dust fell out. There were no blockages, the Dyson was just not powerful enough to suck the dust up into the dust container.. Luckily, my carer was there and she applied dustpan and brush. The Dyson was sent back.
@michaelrichter3872
@michaelrichter3872 3 ай бұрын
I travelled with a fresh surgery fixed broken ankle from Indonesia to Hamburg. There was great wheelchair support in Denpasar and Dubai. The Emirates crew was extremly helpful too.
@LynnDeatherage-q3k
@LynnDeatherage-q3k 2 ай бұрын
Airlines TSA agents won't let anybody else who has a disability flying because they consider us fly risks to passagers and Crew staff. I had a ticket agent call me a terriost due to my race as Egypt and Israel woman with somailia native American people Black 🐈‍⬛🖤 Mexican UK.
@Rustic246
@Rustic246 5 ай бұрын
I wanna give my my a trip for her bday.. thanks for this video😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@Kevdog1920
@Kevdog1920 2 жыл бұрын
My very first flight was very good. The flight was very smooth both way. I enjoyed it. And Florida was great. My brother got me a disability friendly condo, and I loved my first visit to Disney world, and universal too. We were the first to get on and the last to get off and my power chair was right by the door too
@hefty105
@hefty105 Жыл бұрын
Ok, so I’m not a wheelchair user, but I’m rather uniquely 6’5” tall with a through knee amputation. Simple fact, my prosthetic knee extends 5-6 inches beyond my remaining one, I simply don’t fit into a regular plane seat, through no fault of my own, because I’m ‘disabled’ they won’t let me sit in the extra legroom seats next to the emergency exits, for that very reason, I’ve been asked to move on number occasions, and unbelievably have even been asked to remove my leg for the flight! My answer to this conundrum, I am now transabled ie I identify as an able bodied person. Eat that airlines!!!
@marcofacen9564
@marcofacen9564 2 ай бұрын
Another advice, learned the hard way. Make sure that your sideguard is screwed or fixed to your chair. If they come off during the flight, it can take long to find them in the huge storage compartment of a plane. And many people will not understand why sideguards are important and expensive
@georgecurtis6463
@georgecurtis6463 2 жыл бұрын
Ugh, I just wouldn't be up to doing that. And plan to never doing that. Glad you can.
@emeraldkimble7602
@emeraldkimble7602 2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know about aisle chairs surrendered my wheelchair on demand I wAlked both ways thank gid wheelchair showed up on arruval
@misssusu1688
@misssusu1688 26 күн бұрын
your video has made me want fly for the first time and such great tips thank you so much you are so full of information
@johnbethea4505
@johnbethea4505 2 жыл бұрын
Such a great family 👪 ❤️
@Wheelsnoheels
@Wheelsnoheels 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@sophiewallace8662
@sophiewallace8662 4 ай бұрын
I'm glad I watched this video. I'll be traveling with my mom who is new to using a wheelchair.
@dhaworth9047
@dhaworth9047 Жыл бұрын
The last few times I've flown, the assistance booked with the airline hasn't been passed on to the airport. Every since covid restart my wheelchair hasn't been brought to the plane door
@chrishensen6052
@chrishensen6052 Жыл бұрын
Gemini do you know about flying with portable oxygen. I might fly soon thank you on information.
@Elevatorchannel2
@Elevatorchannel2 2 жыл бұрын
14:14 Bulmor Sidebull ambulift. Somebody asked me to say this LOL.
@willemh3319
@willemh3319 2 жыл бұрын
my chair was always ready at the door except in dubai the idiots but even in karachi pakistan they picked us up 4 rollers with a lifttruck with our chairs inside👍👍👍👍👍
@zombieraccoon3226
@zombieraccoon3226 9 ай бұрын
See I hate flying while I'm in a wheelchair I don't like those chairs they load you in because I don't like being pushed by others I would rather push myself and sitting in a chair other then my own is uncomfortable can't use my cushion and the fact that I prepared for long term restroom is a struggle Not to mention the fears of not being able to do anything incase of emergency like even before the plane takes off think they might have evaluate do to fire and I'm stuck there waiting for assistance and after out of the plane in a emergency my chair is still on the plane as you watch the plane burn now I've never gotten a chair for my needs the next day it's normally a 6 week thing considering I have only 1 arm that can really allow me to push my other arm is limited in range and motion But being pushed by others is not my favorite thing unless I really need help
@benjaminborup1275
@benjaminborup1275 6 ай бұрын
Great video! My wife has a disability and this video gives us some great tips!
@willemh3319
@willemh3319 2 жыл бұрын
also remove pushrimcovers if you have or tywrap them jay backrest remove it
@emeraldkimble7602
@emeraldkimble7602 2 жыл бұрын
I think Dover Calais ferry is bathroom accessible I’ve been on it
@shabanakhan-iy8ms
@shabanakhan-iy8ms Жыл бұрын
My son's wheelchair ( manual ) has a detachable leg rest should i put it in a bag once in the plane and carry it with us like you did your seat cushion or should I leave it how it is ?
@alyssamateer810
@alyssamateer810 Жыл бұрын
Was your wheelchair checked as “luggage” or was it taken in cabin?
@prabuonlineservice1538
@prabuonlineservice1538 2 ай бұрын
I am from India I am a disabled person and you are living life
@TheAdamMalcolm
@TheAdamMalcolm Жыл бұрын
Why fly on this trip instead of Eurostar? Would that not have been easier?
@salomegitau1253
@salomegitau1253 2 жыл бұрын
I thought it is standard practice to have you board the plane before anyone else?
@best-lifedesign
@best-lifedesign Жыл бұрын
You are awesome ❤ and very beautiful heart 🥰
@wadelinn3059
@wadelinn3059 Жыл бұрын
Hi hunny. I love you so very much ok 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓
@tinachambers4887
@tinachambers4887 2 жыл бұрын
Good information Gem have a day love from TEXAS
@ivarnordlkken8082
@ivarnordlkken8082 2 жыл бұрын
What happening if the wheelchair cannot be fiound?
@jalajakshikopparthi3634
@jalajakshikopparthi3634 Жыл бұрын
How to do urination during long journies in flight
@kagomegrrl21
@kagomegrrl21 Жыл бұрын
is that your daughter she so cute.. love you guys mickey ears
@ashtatulmusharaf2278
@ashtatulmusharaf2278 10 ай бұрын
Thanku for helping video
@carolineplant5510
@carolineplant5510 9 ай бұрын
this has been really usefull info
@sowseng
@sowseng 2 жыл бұрын
my chair was bend on the flight
@marcofacen9564
@marcofacen9564 2 ай бұрын
Is it still true that easyjet won't let you take their plane if you are wheelchair user with no second passenger to assist you? They did 5 years ago, so I avoided easyjet completely.
@marcofacen9564
@marcofacen9564 2 ай бұрын
@EmmyWheelieBops thank you very much for the Infos! Save and happy travels!
@havefuny968
@havefuny968 2 жыл бұрын
I am thinking about transferring from full-time walker to a wheelchair I am still debating on it and what kind of advice do you have
@TheMags03
@TheMags03 2 жыл бұрын
I would like to fly, taking my Triride with my wheelchair. Does anybody know how this would work? Gem, do you have any plans to take your Batec with you when you fly next time? A video would be fab! 🙂
@Wheelsnoheels
@Wheelsnoheels 2 жыл бұрын
That’s cool where are you going?? I believe if you notify them ahead of time this should be fine. You may need to take the battery off and take it with you. I’ve also heard to keep you wheelchairs f attachment attached, when it goes in the hood. (Although not sure I would do this.)
@TheMags03
@TheMags03 2 жыл бұрын
@@Wheelsnoheels I don't have anywhere particularly in mind at the mo - I'll think seriously about it when I have reasonable confidence that it's doable without too much hassle. I would never have thought of keeping the Triride attached to my chair. Thank you. 😁
@wheelchair4x368
@wheelchair4x368 2 жыл бұрын
I heard that most flights, they put your chair below. So your not allowed board or have your chair aboard? Reason ask, I hate have something happen to my chair . Have a Quickie QRi, so able fold, remove wheels. Meaning can tuck the chair in second seat, just as able to do with car. Is that possible? I have done that on trains. I know things are different in UK and Europe as to US, ?? My skills pretty advance. Handle stairs and escalator with no issues ( freely forward both up and down . Backward on escalators.) Once I am seated, don't need get out of the seat till end of the trip. Advantage of having catheter. Which second question... Getting through security with a catheter... Anything should know advance?
@beccas.6983
@beccas.6983 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your videos, Gem! I'm an occupational therapy assisting student, and channels like yours are invaluable! I can't obviously learn all of these kinds of things firsthand, so I'm grateful to be able to learn from you. I understand how much time and effort goes into their creation. I think you are doing amazing work!
@skyeblue5669
@skyeblue5669 Ай бұрын
❤ I absolutely love this airport. Which one is it..
@Wheelsnoheels
@Wheelsnoheels Ай бұрын
Gatwick
@WholeFoodSpark
@WholeFoodSpark 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your video, as usual, Gem! I’ve only flown with my wheelchair twice. Both times were not great experiences. I hope to travel in the future by car.
@fastwheels195
@fastwheels195 Жыл бұрын
Some of your experience is worse than I get in the US but some is better. I race handcycles so I'm always traveling with a large box for my handcycle as well as 3 bags for medical equipment. I have 1 leg that works to a point so I refuse the isle chair. I've been injured using them in the past, being very tall I have also broken one of my legs as it slid under the seat in front of me and we hit turbulence. (I didn't notice until I got home and removed my pants.) Never take in caffeine before a flight, it makes you need to pee and God help anyone who uses a wheelchair needing to use the restroom on an airplane. With security I tend to joke with them and make them smile and laugh, they appreciate that and genuinely don't give you as difficult of an experience. You mentioned Disney in Florida, that was my last trip to take part in Run Disney. We did a half marathon in the part and the route took us through Cinderella Castle. (See the video on my page.)
@renedescats
@renedescats 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this video - I get a lot of stress when travelling with my disabled relative because I want him to be as comfortable as possible, and unfortunately some airlines make that as difficult as possible. all the tips you shared (and others shared in the comments) are very helpful.
@jm3363
@jm3363 Жыл бұрын
This was very useful, thank you. I had to travel with my father who often needs a wheelchair due to Parkinson's and it was a scary prospect due to the unknown condition the wheelchair is returned in. Our experience was mixed as on the flight back the wheelchair was broken and we had to get one from the airline before leaving. I would never want to risk a multi-flight or to a non-English speaking country without some form of plan B and C incase I needed to purchase one quickly outside an airport. Perhaps you know of workarounds in this scenario which could help people further.
@LiverpoolCool28
@LiverpoolCool28 4 ай бұрын
Your go to Disney
@SohiTheTinyKittenHuman
@SohiTheTinyKittenHuman 2 жыл бұрын
I went to a restaurant that was tagged as “wheelchair accessible…… parking lot” only the street parking was “wheelchair accessible” you had to go up stairs to order or get anyone to help you. And anyone who uses a wheelchair knows that street parking isn’t the most accessible parking… I had to send a friend in to order for me with my debit card….. bc I couldn’t get an employee to come help bc they were busy. Google should have just said no accessibility features.
@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084
@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084 Жыл бұрын
This is really interesting, I always enjoy travel blogs particularly from an accessibility standpoint. It makes sense that you would wanna make sure your chair was there before getting off the plane. What was the song you had playing in the background?
@jupamoers
@jupamoers 11 ай бұрын
Great advice. Not leaving the plane until the wheelchair is at the plane door 👍🏻 I'm using a cane as a walking aid, but still good to know, in case I will ever be in need of a wheelchair
@abdokalhed7412
@abdokalhed7412 2 жыл бұрын
I can help you ❤️
@pien9257
@pien9257 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this! I'm a new wheelchair user and I'm going to be flying Amsterdam-Barcelona tuesday so this helped me with my nerves
@kierstynndecker2762
@kierstynndecker2762 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have wheelchair closets or seat strapping for wheelchairs in the UK? Also, is there a reason why you didn't use your Adapts sling?
@kylenelson9492
@kylenelson9492 7 ай бұрын
Hi my name is Kyle Nelson and I have a lite disability will I be able to get special assistance
@Wheelsnoheels
@Wheelsnoheels 7 ай бұрын
If you feel you need assistance and you feel it will help you, contact the special assistance provided by the airline and speak to tyem ☺️
@paulusthegrey
@paulusthegrey 2 жыл бұрын
I'm assuming the Special Assistance people are run by Gatwick rather than the airlines?
@hammy37fire
@hammy37fire Жыл бұрын
I would’ve never noticed the assistance phone was difficult to get because the chair was in the way. Now I see that, it gets my attention.
@Wheelylife
@Wheelylife Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, your video has given me hope. I’m just fresh 3 years into my injury. Thank you so much
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