Traveling with Mobility Devices

Traveling with a battery-powered scooter or wheelchair takes planning and preparations. In the end, the result is worth the effort. When you travel with a scooter, you experience your environment and keep up with your travel partners. There are things you’ll need to know when traveling with your scooter.

Traveling by airline with a battery-powered scooter or wheelchair takes planning and preparations. In the end, the result is worth the effort. When you travel with a scooter, you experience your environment and keep up with your travel partners. There are things you’ll need to know when traveling with your scooter.

There have been numerous reports in recent years about airlines mishandling, damaging, or outright destroying passengers’ mobility scooters, power wheelchairs, and other assistive devices. These incidents are not just inconvenient—they are violations of disability rights and create major barriers for individuals who rely on adaptive mobility equipment for their independence.

American Airlines has rolled out automatic device tags across its network. The new tags include more specific data about the mobility devices.

Everything you need to know about traveling on airplanes and cruise ships with your power scooter or power wheelchair.

A practical, real-world guide for power wheelchair and scooter (ECV) users visiting Disney parks, resorts, and cruises. We did a "Deep Dive" for you to gather some really good information. This article is filled with tips and advice meant to make traveling easier for travelers with power wheelchairs and power mobility scooters, and manual wheelchairs.

This article outlines 14 essential considerations for travelling with a disability, covering practical realities such as air and train travel, cruises, national parks, international destinations, and the importance of proper planning and insurance. It emphasizes that accessibility varies widely by destination and mode of travel, but with the right preparation, partners, and mindset, meaningful travel remains achievable.

A clear, practical guide to the newest U.S. air-travel rules affecting wheelchair and mobility-scooter users. Learn the 10 essential things travelers need to know — from airline handling requirements and battery rules to documentation tips and what to expect during upcoming DOT rule changes.