[Julie K]

My dad is dying and only has a few more days to live. I have to fly down to California to see him before he goes. With the severity of my Neuropathy I am a little nervous about getting through the Airports etc. I have requested wheel chair assistance but have no idea how any of this works. My sister will be traveling with me (she has no clue what she is in for with me). I also hope I will be able to keep the pain in check with all the activity. I am leaving tomorrow. Anybody have any tips?

[hoibie@comcast.net]

Get you Boarding pass on-line. Most airlines offer this. It is best if you check in at curbside. If you do not have your boarding pass, you will get it at curbside. That will take care of your baggage and the wheel chair will come to curbside with an attendent. You will be wheeled through the security and to the gate, and if needed you can be wheeled onto the airplane. Make sure you get a seat assignment suitable for your condition.

[MelodyL]

Hi.

The previous poster is absolutely correct. My aunt always uses a wheelchair. She gets out of the cab at curbside, tells the porter that she ordered a wheelchair, he gets one for her, she is then taken directly to the waiting area and she is usually the first one to go on the plane, (in the wheelchair).

Airport staff are usually very amenable and compassionate.

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I went through that when both my parents passed away in 1995. I had to fly to Florida.

Not an easy time.

You are in my prayers.

Melody

[cyclelops]

So sorry to hear about your dad...take care on your trip.