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Travelling by Plane - Part 2

 
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Terms for visually impaired passengers:

  • Air Europa: Blind persons can travel alone if they are accompanied by a guide dog which remains with them in the cabin. Said dog must travel with a muzzle and record of all vaccinations.


  • British Airways: If you need to be guided, they provide a meet and assist service. Braille cards are also available on some flights. Certified Assistance Dogs travel for free in the aircraft cabin within the UK. Contact British Airways to confirm that this is an approved route: on other routes the dogs are carried in the aircraft hold.


  • Continental Airlines: Service animals, canines and monkeys trained to assist customers with handicaps should sit on the floor at the feet of the passenger. No fee or baggage restriction is imposed. But you have to check the quarantine laws.


  • KLM: If the guide animal does not require an extra seat, it can travel in the cabin free of charge.

     
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    Conditions for hearing impaired passengers:

  • British Airways: A meet and assist service helps passengers who need to be guided. At certain airports and on board they provide induction loops. And at most airports staff is available that is able to sign and finger spell. The English version of the in-flight safety video includes sign language. And they also offer separate briefings about safety procedures.


    • Conditions for mentally disabled passengers:

  • British Airways: If you are not self reliant you are required to provide your own escort. They cannot assume obligation for providing on board assistance which may, or will contravene health, safety or hygiene requirements.


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