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I must travel from the UK to the US in a week or two. I expect to still be wearing a plaster cast on one leg, very much restricting mobility. Is there any problem for the airlines with this? Can I contact them and request a seat which would be most suitable for my condition? (I expect to fly KLM/Delta)
Dear David,
No problems whatsoever to travel with a cast.
When making your booking you can ask for a wheelchair to help you during boarding and deboarding and ask for an aisle seat which is the one more suitable for your temporary condition.
Best Regards,
R. Gomes
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| Rating(1-10) | Knowledgeability = 10 | Clarity of Response = 10 | Politeness = 10 |
| Comment | Roberto, Many thanks for your quick, clear and informative reply. I really appreciate your volunteer service. (incidentally, I put the Q to you because the first response I had from a friend on hearing of my accident was "Oh, you won't be allowed to fly with a cast" Another good example of an urban myth). | ||
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