United Airlines has launched a new digital tool on its app and website that makes it easier for passengers who use a wheelchair to identify flights that can best accommodate the specific dimensions of their mobility device.
United Airlines Makes Wheelchair Travel Easier And More Humane
More than 200,000 wheelchairs were checked onto a United flight last year. To better serve those passengers who travel with a mobility device, United Airlines has added new functionality across its booking platforms to make it easier to choose the right flight.
Here’s how it works:
- Passengers traveling with a wheelchair can visit the United app or united.com and use the filters on the flight search results page before selecting their flight
- After clicking on the wheelchair filter tab near the upper portion of the screen, passengers can then enter the specific dimensions of their wheelchair
- The search results will identify which flight options will accommodate those dimensions…