Background

TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES, SICK PASSENGERS

GENERAL TERMS

The passenger is obliged to determine the possibility of using air transport based on his/her state of health. 

There is no provision for the passenger to sign to accept liability for personal injury or death that may occur during the flight. 

 

These passenger categories are defined in the reservation system by standard special service codes: 

  • WCHR - sick or disabled passengers who are able to board the aircraft and walk to their seat but require a wheelchair for the section from/to the aircraft. 

  • WCHS - sick or disabled passengers who require a wheelchair on the section from/to the aircraft, who need to be lifted/lowered down the gangway, but the passenger can walk to a seat in the cabin on their own. 

  • WCHC - sick or disabled passengers who require a wheelchair if the passenger is unable to travel independently. Requires a wheelchair to/from the aircraft, passenger must be lifted up and down the gangway and taken to a chair on the aircraft. 

  • DEAF - the passenger is hearing impaired/deaf. In addition, it is indicated whether the person is accompanied by a guide dog. 

  • BLND - passenger is visually impaired / blind. In addition, it is indicated whether the person is accompanied by a guide dog. 

  • MEDA - medical case (medical clearance required). Not applicable for mobility-restricted passengers who require specialised maintenance. 

  • DPNA - passenger with intellectual and mental disability OXYG passenger requires oxygen for medical purposes during the flight

  • OXYG - passenger requires oxygen for medical purposes during the flight