What equipment can a person with a mobility impairment bring on board an aircraft?
Passengers may bring canes, wheelchairs, respirators, and ventilators that conform with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and FAA regulations as well as other assistive devices. The only equipment that may not be brought on board is an oxygen supply. Passengers may use the aircraft’s supply and a reasonable charge may be assessed. Airlines must allow passengers with disabilities to store canes and other assistive devices close to their seats and cannot count this equipment toward the limit on the number of carry-on items. What are the requirements for storing manual wheelchairs in an aircraft cabin? Passengers may store their wheelchairs or parts of their wheelchairs in overhead compartments or under their seats, in accordance with safety regulations for carry-on items. When airplanes are equipped with closets or other storage areas for passengers’ carry-on articles, the airline must designate priority space in these areas for at least one folding wheelchair if the area is large
