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Scooter and Wheelchair Damage Tracked by US Airlines

Posted on January 21, 2019January 20, 2019

It’s happened to me and, if you fly with a scooter or a wheelchair, I bet it’s happened to you, too: a busted or missing set of wheels on arrival. On a flight from Washington, D.C., to Venice, my scooter went to Copenhagen. On a flight from Baltimore to St. Kitts, I was happy to see my scooter appear at the cabin door. But where was the back of its…Continue Reading

Help Design a Mobility Scooter – Take a Survey

Posted on September 17, 2018September 16, 2018

I’ve been using a mobility scooter for about 15 years. I use it anytime I need to walk more than about half a city block. I throw it in the back of my SUV, I’ve taken it on planes and cruise ships (I’ve ridden it in 15 or 16 countries) and I even use it to walk the dog.. I have two scooters. One is lightweight at 35 pounds and can…Continue Reading

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