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Can I Carry It? — verified carry-on guide

هل يمكنك اصطحاب Electric Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices على متن الطائرة؟

الأدوية والرعاية الصحية

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
الإجابة المباشرة
حقيبة اليد: ✕ ممنوع حقيبة الشحن: ✓ مسموح

لا — يمنع حمل Electric Wheelchairs & Mobil في الأمتعة اليدوية عبر نقاط التفتيش الأمنية. Airlines are legally required to transport mobility devices free of charge.

  • · Airlines are legally required to transport mobility devices free of charge
  • · Lithium battery must be removed and carried in cabin (max 300 Wh or two 160 Wh batteries)
  • · Non-spillable AGM/Gel batteries can remain installed with terminals insulated
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القواعد حسب سلطة أمن الطيران

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

حقيبة اليد:

ممنوع

Ridden to gate; stowed in cargo hold.

حقيبة الشحن:

مسموح

Transported free of charge under 14 CFR Part 382.

Rule conditions: Airlines are legally required to transport mobility devices free of chargeLithium battery must be removed and carried in cabin (max 300 Wh or two 160 Wh batteries)Non-spillable AGM/Gel batteries can remain installed with terminals insulated

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

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كيفية حزم Electric Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices

حقيبة المقصورة (اليد): Ridden to gate; stowed in cargo hold.

حقائب الشحن (المسجلة): Transported free of charge under 14 CFR Part 382.

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الأسئلة الشائعة

Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Electric Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices in a carry-on?

Ridden to gate; stowed in cargo hold.

Can you pack Electric Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices in checked luggage?

Transported free of charge under 14 CFR Part 382.

Can I bring electric wheelchairs & mobility devices on an airplane?

Ridden to gate; stowed in cargo hold. In checked bags: Transported free of charge under 14 CFR Part 382.

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