Education Center
Traveling with mobility equipment
Plan ahead so your wheelchair or scooter travels safely with you.
Key takeaways
- Check airline/venue rules for power devices and batteries before you go.
- We can drop-ship equipment or supplies to your hotel, airport, or port.
- Bring your charger and cushion; gate-check with loose parts removed.
Plan ahead
Confirm your device's size and weight, and check the airline, cruise, or venue rules early — power chairs and scooters have specific handling and battery requirements.
Batteries
Airlines have rules for the lithium or sealed batteries in power devices. Call the airline ahead, and bring your charger.
We can ship it there
Heading to the tri-state? We drop-ship equipment and supplies to hotels, residences, hospitals, airports, and ports across the NYC metro and NY, NJ & CT — handy for travel or a temporary stay.
Protect your device
Remove loose parts (cushion, basket, joystick if possible), label it, and use gate-check tags so it's handled carefully.
Pack the essentials
Charger, seat cushion, and a few basic tools cover most travel needs.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about your specific situation. Medicare coverage depends on medical necessity and documentation and is not guaranteed.