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Old 06-10-2016, 11:32 PM   #15
segrick-ATL
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Originally Posted by dudeman1961 View Post
I have read that I cannot transport my i2 on a plane due to the batteries.

Hi im soo tired of not being able to fly with my lithiums on mycustom x2 modified for my disability is there a non lithium x2 style available? with the fatty low pressureknobby tiresthe va hasnt kcked down apower wheelchair like they promisedsoo gotta buy a new seg and customize it at great trouble
what battery should i be getting= no airline hastle?best next to li ions?what model has leansteer and fatty knobby tires and can still use x2 cargo plate support system?i can not use my left arm to steer other than the leansteer method tnx for any advice folks
Please read the posts that have been made. There are some on the General thread lately and in the mobility and disabled use thread.
Yes - many airlines accept Segways. There are some conditions that apply, but please don't respond with 'no airline would ever knowingly accept lion batteries...' just call and ask using the accessibility information phone contacts listed on their website, specify that your Segway is your personal mobility/assistive device and be prepared to provide some details (weight, height,width, length), print out a form to attach to your Segway for handling instructions for the ramp workers. Big label print- 110 lbs! Arrive early, talk to the agent and confirm they have your passenger record showing traveling with a mobility device. That info will already be available to the agents planning arrival and departure activities, and the Complaint Resolution Officer (CRO) can help if there is confusion. I suggest removing the wheel caps, kickstand, LS insert and put a piece of tape across the top plate and charge port cover to keep it in place (my i2). I tell the gate agent that 'you grab the handles and push like a lawnmower and lift with the side bars..'. Get a gate check tag and relax. Ride down the Jetway or get wheelchair assist if you prefer - depending on the slant of the Jetway. Ask for the help you need at any point. Most will be happy to accommodate. Be there for pre-boarding, be patient and over-communicate rather than assume. Make sure the gate agent knows the Segway is your legs and tell the persons that come to get it. Another reason to get there early! Also, the TSA knows the process for Segways. Ride it to the security checkpoint, explain the Segway as your wheelchair (keep it simple), do whatever needed for bags, cane, etc and be prepared for patdowns, wipes, sniffs and questions. PATIENCE! Be mindful of passenger train rides between terminals (get off or hold on tight). Keep the wheels facing perpendicular to direction of the train. It gets crowded so be prepared and tell people to give ya a little room. I usually ask those next to me for help and have found that works well-and it makes for good conversation. Stay off the moving walkways and watch out for others. Nobody hears the beeping golf carts, don't assume they are paying attention to you.
I hope this is helpful for those wanting to travel with li-ons - its based on the experiences on my last 6 flights.
Again - CALL YOUR AIRLINE and ask questions related to acessibility, explain, get the info documented on your passenger record and enjoy the same access to travel as the other passengers.
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