Air travel with crutches: Travelling by air can be tricky if you are dependent on crutches due to an injury. With a little planning, you can make your journey more comfortable even with crutches.
Air travel with crutches
With crutches in the airport
Inside the airport, you can be transported by wheelchair or buggy. Airports offer transport assistance for people with walking problems. Check with the information desk.
At the security gate, ask security for assistance if you need to go through screening.
Airlines must help people on crutches. You can notify the airline when you book your flight. With crutches, you can be one of the first people to board the plane, giving you more time to get comfortable.
If possible, get telescopic crutches. This will make it easier to stow the crutches on the plane.
Hand luggage
Take only the essentials in your hand luggage so that you have less weight on your body. It's important to keep your hands free, so take a small backpack with travel documents, medication and entertainment materials.
If you are travelling with someone else, you can ask your companion to take other items such as clothes or personal objects in his or her bag.
Hotel
Before you go on your trip, make sure that your hotel is suitable for your disability. Find out if there is a lift and if the bathroom has handholds for the disabled. If there is no lift, ask for a room on the ground floor.
On the road
For longer outings, organise a wheelchair. Don't let having crutches stop you from visiting the sights. Many tourist attractions are adapted for people with walking problems and provide wheelchairs. It is best to check with the attraction beforehand.
Of course, you should keep walking to a minimum. Find out the best transport options or take a taxi.
Depending on the nature of your injury, you may still be able to cycle.
