Batteries: The number one issue airlines are concerned with are batteries. Many mobility scooter these days use non-spillable batteries. There are basically two types of batteries manufactures use for mobility scooters. Those are Sealed Gel and Lithium batteries. Airlines may have different restrictions. Call the airline to give then your scooter size, weight & battery info.
Scooter Size: The airline will take just about any mobility scooter but depending on the size you may not be able to bring it on-board. Most people use a small travel scooter. Call the airline to give them your scooter size, weight & battery info.
Here is a list of the top selling scooters that are normally airline approved:
- Pride Go-Go Elite Travel Scooter
- Drive Medical Spitfire EX2 Travel Scooter
- Pride Mobility Go-Go Folding Scooter
- Luggie Portable Folding Scooter - SLA Battery
