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Skyward Medical's collection of mobility scooters designed for airplane travel are perfect for individuals who need a convenient and reliable way to get around the airport. These scooters are lightweight and compact, making them easy to transport on an airplane.
Skyward Medical's Travel Scooters
Skyward Medical provides affordable and reliable mobility solutions to individuals with limited mobility. Our goal is to help our customers regain their independence and navigate their environment with ease. We offer a wide selection of mobility scooters, all of which are durable and require minimal maintenance.
We have options to suit every need, including 3 and 4-wheel scooters in various sizes. Our brand-trusted lightweight travel scooters are perfect for individuals looking to travel long distances, and we have the best selection on the market. No matter what your needs are, we are confident that we have the perfect mobility scooter for you.
When choosing a mobility scooter for air travel, it's important to consider portability and ease of disassembly. These features will allow you to easily store the scooter in the cargo hold of an airplane.
The FAA has regulations regarding the transport of lithium batteries on airplanes. These batteries, which are commonly used in mobility scooters, can be brought on the plane as either checked or carry-on luggage, as long as they do not exceed 300 watt-hours (Wh). It is also allowed to bring a maximum of one spare battery not exceeding 300 Wh, or two spares not exceeding 160 Wh each, as carry-on luggage. To calculate the watt-hours of a battery, you can use the formula: voltage x amp-hours = watt-hours. For example, a 24-volt, 11.5 amp-hour battery has a watt-hour rating of 276.
If the battery is not removed from the mobility scooter, it must be protected against other baggage or cargo during transportation. If the scooter does not provide adequate protection for the battery, it must be removed, the terminals covered, and brought on the plane as carry-on luggage.
Before traveling with your mobility scooter, it's important to contact your airline to understand their specific policies and procedures for transporting batteries and mobility devices. You may need to plan ahead and allow extra time for check-in. It's also a good idea to check with the airline about whether your folded-up scooter will be allowed in the passenger cabin or if it will need to be transported as checked baggage.
Top 5 Travel Scooters
This list has been compiled in no particular order, but takes everything into consideration, including; number of purchases (popularity), price, functionality, comfortability etc. Always remember your personal preferences.
What To Look For In A Travel Scooter?
- Weight Capacity: ensure that the scooter can handle the weight of the user and any additional items they may need to bring on their trip.
- Portability: choose a scooter that is easy to fold and transport in a car or RV.
- Battery Life: consider a scooter with a longer battery life if you plan to use it frequently.
- Comfort: test the scooter to ensure that the seat is comfortable and the ride is smooth.
- Safety: look for a scooter with safety features such as a seat belt, headlight, and brake light.
- Ease Of Use: make sure the scooter is easy to fold and unfold, and that it is simple to operate the speed and direction.
- Features: consider any additional features that may be useful for your trip, such as a basket, cup holder, or oxygen tank holder.
- Travel Range: check how far the scooter can go on a single charge.
- Max Speed: consider a scooter with a higher speed if you plan to travel long distances.
- Warranty: ensure that the scooter comes with a warranty from the manufacturer.