How to Get Special Wheelchair Assistance on Qatar Airways?

Qatar Airways offers a full Qatar Airways special assistance service to the passengers who are in need of additional assistance during the flight. This also covers wheelchair help, or mobility assistance and other services to passengers with poor mobility, medical conditions, or disabilities. The airline guarantees that passengers will travel in comfort and safety and provides assistance throughout the process at the check-in stage to the time of arrival. If you want to know more, you can reach out to Qatar Airways (UK) at +44 330 912 7415 or simply call us holidayglobes.co.uk at 020-3657-6653.

At all the locations that Qatar Airways serves, wheelchairs can be availed and can be used to ferry you across the various locations as you make your way across the airport. You can simply seek this help through the internet or reaching the airline prior to your flight.

How to Add Wheelchair Assistance on Qatar Airways Flights?

In order to demand wheelchair assistance during the flights in Qatar Airways, you can order it during booking or afterwards after making your reservation. This can be done in two easy ways:

1. Through Manage Booking

·       Go to Manage Booking.

·       Type in your booking reference and last name.

·       Click on the Special Service Request and select wheelchair assistance.

·       Your changes will be saved (which will be automatically added to your request).

2. By Contacting a Qatar Airways Office

·       Please call your local Qatar Airways office at least 48 hours in advance.

·       You will then need to give your booking information and state the kind of wheelchair service you need.

·       On the Qatar Airways Contact Us page where you can locate the contact information.

What is the Qatar Airways Wheelchair Assistance Policy?

In the event that you want to carry your wheelchair or mobility equipment with you, then you need to notify the airline during the booking of the seat or after booking. Qatar Airways wheelchair assistance or mobility aid has no charge as one of your free baggage.

When feasible the passengers can be permitted to take personal wheelchairs into the airport. But, to board, we will carry you in another wheelchair to your place of seat.

Electric wheelchairs are regarded as a carry-on baggage and will be placed in the hold of the aircraft.

Batteries will not be accepted that are damaged or leaked. In order to be safe, passengers are required to give information regarding the type of wheelchair used and their battery requirements prior to traveling.

What are the rules for Qatar Airways Mobility Assistance?

The mobility aids and assistive facilities that Qatar Airways permits are:

·       Manual or electric wheelchairs (sports models are available).

·       Electric scooters and Segways (ridden by passengers with mobility conditions).

·       Walking frames, hoists, commodes and shower chairs.

The weight limit of a wheelchair is not limited. But when it is dismantlable, the individual parts should have a weight that is less than 75 kg to be safely taken.

Are there Special Wheelchair Rules for U.S. Flights?

In the case of flights between the United States and Qatar Airways, mobility aids have to be offered as an extra storage feature:

·       The aircraft cabin has facilities of one folding wheelchair or collapsible manual wheelchair or other types of cane, crutches, or walkers.

·       There is available space on the first-come, first-served basis.

·       In case of unavailability of cabin space, your wheelchair will be transported in the aircraft hold at no cost.

·       Spillable battery wheelchairs can only be accepted on flights bound to the U.S. or those departing the U.S. under special safety handling regulations.

How Does Qatar Airways Special Assistance Work at the Airport?

Qatar Airways special assistance passengers are assisted in all phases of their journey including check-in, security, boarding, transfers as well as arrival.

Hamad international airport (Doha) has special personnel and service points to support passengers with limited mobility. These are availability of bathrooms, elevators and priority boarding. The ground crew provides a secure and respectable experience throughout the event.

Conclusion

Qatar Airways is a company that provides convenient travel by offering Qatar Airways mobility assistance services in all major airports. No matter which way you make your reservations online or via a local office, it is recommended that you make the request at least 48 hours prior to departure.  Need more help call us now at 020-3657-6653.

Giving the correct information regarding your mobility accessory or wheelchair prior to travelling will assist Qatar Airways to offer the best services and secure a smooth journey.