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Wheelchair, Medical, and Special Assistance Flights
Travelers who need wheelchair, mobility, medical, or service-animal assistance: agents add the requests to your booking so help is ready at check-in, the gate, and on arrival.
Airlines are required to provide wheelchair and boarding assistance at no charge, but it only works smoothly when it is on the reservation before you arrive. Agents add the specific requests, choose aircraft and connection times that suit, and note equipment such as mobility scooters or oxygen concentrators.
For service animals, the agent will tell you which forms the airline requires and when they are due.
Calls are answered by licensed travel agents at our partner agency, 24/7. WarBird Flight is independent and not affiliated with any airline.
Who this is for
- Travelers who need a wheelchair between check-in and the gate
- Passengers with oxygen, medical devices, or service animals
- Families booking for someone with limited mobility
Have ready when you call
- Name as on ID
- Type of assistance needed
- Any equipment: wheelchair type, oxygen concentrator, service animal
How it works
- 1
Call and describe the assistance needed.
- 2
The agent selects suitable flights and adds the service requests to the reservation.
- 3
You receive the itinerary with the assistance confirmed, and instructions for the airport.
Airline rules that apply
- Wheelchair assistance is free on all airlines and covers check-in to gate, aircraft boarding, and arrival.
- Portable oxygen concentrators are allowed on most carriers with advance notice; medical oxygen is not.
- Service animals require the DOT form submitted before travel; emotional-support animals are no longer accepted as service animals by US carriers.
Ready when you are
Call and a licensed agent handles it on the spot. Tickets are emailed within minutes of payment.
Fees
Assistance services are free. Airline fares include taxes; our partner agency may charge a service fee per ticket, disclosed before you pay. See all fees.
Frequently asked questions
Is wheelchair assistance free?
Yes, on every airline. It should be requested at booking so it is arranged at each airport.
Can I bring my own wheelchair?
Yes. Manual and powered wheelchairs are carried free of charge; the agent records the type and dimensions.
Can I fly with a portable oxygen concentrator?
Most airlines allow approved models with advance notice and sufficient battery. The agent will note it on the booking and tell you the airline's requirements.
Do you handle service animals?
Yes. The agent adds the animal to the booking and explains the DOT form and deadlines.
Related services
WarBird Flight is an independent travel booking service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any airline. Calls are answered by licensed travel agents at our partner agency.