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Boarding with injury

jqmcmillen
Explorer C

My husband broke his toe.  HIs orthopeadist has him in a boot and told him he should not walk on it.  He is also 6'3.  Will we be able to pre-board?  We are also traveling with our 6 and 9 year olds.  Would we all be able to pre-board?

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Re: Boarding with injury

franktravel
Aviator B

From the Q&A section on Pre-Boarding. 

 

"Prior to general boarding, preboarding is available for Customers who have specific seating needs to accommodate a disability, and/or need assistance in boarding the aircraft, and/or need to stow an assistive device. If you have a disability and require preboarding, you should request a Preboarding Document from the Customer Service Agent at your departure gate.

The Preboarding Document serves as notification to our Operations (Boarding) Agent that you need to preboard. It's important to keep in mind those Customers who preboard may not occupy a seat on the emergency exit rows. Customers who have any other special needs related to boarding should speak with the Customer Service Agent at your departure gate."

 

"We realize that some Customers with disabilities require the assistance of the individuals they are traveling with, and we will allow a travel companion to act as an "attendant" and preboard with a Customer with a disability. In most cases, the Customer requires assistance from only one other person, and any additional family members or friends are asked to board with their assigned group. However, if a Customer needs assistance from more than one family member, then the Customer should be allowed the additional help."