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Darf man Electric Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?

Medikamente & Gesundheit

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
Kurzantwort
Handgepäck: ✕ NEIN Aufgabegepäck: ✓ JA

Nein — Electric Wheelchairs & Mobil darf nicht im Handgepäck durch die Sicherheitskontrolle mitgenommen werden. 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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Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Handgepäck:

NEIN

Ridden to gate; stowed in cargo hold.

Aufgabegepäck:

JA

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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So verpacken Sie electric wheelchairs & mobility devices

Handgepäck: Ridden to gate; stowed in cargo hold.

Aufgabegepäck: Transported free of charge under 14 CFR Part 382.

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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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