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Old 06-09-2016, 02:30 PM   #11
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I give up. Just call your airline and ask what their policy is for traveling with a Segway for mobility needs. I have made 6 trips in the last 2 years and always ride my seg to the gate or aircraft door. Its documented, on purpose and within the FAA and other industry regs. It's on the jetway at the door of the aircraft when I deplane. If you knowingly misrepresent your disability, not right. The airlines want people with disabilities to travel- with whatever they need to make it an enjoyable experience. That's the incentive.
Read the posts from Quadsquad and MTObattery on the subject- then go travel like the rest of us.
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Old 06-09-2016, 11:30 PM   #12
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[QUOTE=Civicsman;238703]You have a P133 and you were turned away?

Or, you have a newer model with lithium ion batteries, which no passenger airline knowingly allows to fly?[/QUOTE ]i was talking about my x2 with lithium
is there any segs like x2s that dont have lithium s?im so tired of the hastles i gotta buy something else but no more wheelchairs
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Old 07-06-2016, 10:21 PM   #13
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Since SWA has been the most frequent airline mentioned, I thought I'd verify their current policy.

As of the date of this post, their policy RE Lithium battery powered devices is thus:
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If your wheelchair/scooter is powered by a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, Southwest must be able to access the battery to determine that it is approved for transportation. The Li-ion battery must show no signs of any defects or damage. Your assistive device must be transported as checked baggage. If the Li-ion battery is securely attached and protected from short-circuit by being fully enclosed in the device’s battery housing, the battery may remain installed and there is no limit to battery size on these types of devices. If not, the battery must be removed and transported separately as checked baggage.
Here's my source: https://www.southwest.com/html/custo...ities-pol.html
Once there, click on the "Wheelchairs and Other Devices" section and check the "Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Batteries" subsection.

I'd suggest you contact the airline for pre-approval before you fly. I'd also suggest you fill in the Wheelchair / Scooter information form in advance using guidance offered when you call for pre-approval. A doctor's note can't hurt.

Finally, if you intend to travel using a NineBot, I'd suggest you bring proof of UL2272 compliance.
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Old 07-06-2016, 10:30 PM   #14
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Default Delta's current policy

Delta's policy is in line with SWA.

http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...abilities.html

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There is currently no limit on a self-contained Lithium Ion battery in a mobility device.
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Old 10-07-2016, 08:26 AM   #15
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what are the chances of driving to mexico city or? then flying to philippines with 2 lithium x2 segways?
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Old 10-07-2016, 05:31 PM   #16
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what are the chances of driving to mexico city or? then flying to philippines with 2 lithium x2 segways?
It is simply illegal.

It is simply illegal to transport Lithium batteries ( over a small threshold size ) on a passenger aircraft.

If you are comfortable breaking the law, you will probably get away with, but then again, maybe not.
What would you do if 'they' seized you Segway and/or your batteries ?

What are Philippines jails like ?
I hear they are better now than they used to be.
There's few drug addicts / dealers now in jail, they are all being executed.
Not everywhere is like the USA.

You are a grown up.
You have heard the info many times.
Nevertheless the choice is yours.
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Old 10-07-2016, 06:15 PM   #17
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[QUOTE=dgbint;240244]It is simply illegal.
i dontbelieve its illegal the faa certainly has said no but they dont control mexican airspace as far as im aware nor philippine airspace
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It is simply illegal.
i dontbelieve its illegal the faa certainly has said no but they dont control mexican airspace as far as im aware nor philippine airspace

You are most welcome to not believe me.
Whether you believe me or not is immaterial.

I am not a lawyer, but here goes ..
The FAA is Federal ( USA ) I understand.
IATA is the international body, with international jurisdiction, I understand.

Here's some IATA doco for you to read and absorb ( or seek proper qualified advice, which I cannot give );

https://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/...nt-2015-en.pdf

Good luck, whatever you decide.
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[thanks i would have informed everyone along the way even driving across the border if asked anywhere that i have lithiums god what a nightmare for an old very disabled vwteran. my x2 is my only mobility device.i gusy i may have to rent/buy a sailboat
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Agreed, it is a nightmare.

Of course a gen-1 machine ( XT ) can run with NiMH batteries.
Maybe you could get one of these, just for travels.

It could also serve as a back-up, in the event you have an X2 probem.

Might work out cheaper and better, than trying to 'work' the system.
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