Traveling With Your Mobility Scooter
Traveling with a mobility scooter can make exploring new destinations easier and more enjoyable. However, airlines and cruise lines may have their own requirements for mobility devices and batteries. The information below will help you prepare before your trip.
What Does “Airline Travel Compatible” Mean?
When Bright Stride Living identifies a mobility scooter as Airline Travel Compatible, it means the scooter is designed and equipped in a manner suitable for air travel based on the applicable battery and mobility-device transportation requirements.
This designation does not guarantee that every airline or aircraft will accept the scooter. Airline policies, aircraft limitations, battery requirements, and international regulations may vary.
Always contact your airline before traveling to confirm that your specific scooter and battery will be accepted.
Before Flying With Your Mobility Scooter
Before your trip:
- Contact your airline in advance and let them know you will be traveling with a powered mobility scooter.
- Confirm that your specific scooter and battery are accepted by the airline.
- Provide the scooter’s battery type, voltage, capacity, and watt-hour (Wh) rating when requested.
- Ask whether the battery should remain installed or be removed during transportation.
- Ask about any requirements or limitations for spare batteries.
- Arrange mobility assistance with your airline in advance, if needed.
- Ask your airline how early you should arrive, as additional check-in time may be required for battery-powered mobility devices.
- Keep your scooter’s specifications, battery information, and owner’s manual readily available while traveling.
- Follow all instructions provided by your airline regarding preparation, handling, and transportation of your mobility scooter.
What Does “Cruise Travel Compatible” Mean?
When Bright Stride Living identifies a mobility scooter as Cruise Travel Compatible, it means its design and characteristics make it suitable for consideration for cruise travel.
Cruise lines and individual ships may have their own requirements concerning scooter dimensions, battery types, storage, charging, cabin access, and where mobility devices may be used.
Always contact your cruise line before traveling to confirm that your specific mobility scooter can be accommodated.
Before Taking Your Scooter on a Cruise
Before departure:
- Contact your cruise line and notify them that you will be bringing a mobility scooter.
- Confirm maximum scooter dimensions and any cabin or doorway requirements.
- Confirm acceptable battery types and charging requirements.
- Ask where the scooter may be stored and charged.
- Review any restrictions specific to your ship or itinerary.
- Bring your scooter's specifications and owner's manual with you.
Important Travel Notice
Transportation requirements can change and may differ by airline, cruise line, aircraft, ship, destination, and battery configuration. Bright Stride Living's travel compatibility designations are intended to help customers identify products that may be suitable for travel; they are not a guarantee of acceptance by a transportation provider.
Always confirm current requirements directly with your airline or cruise line before booking or traveling.