V-Flyer

I have a family looking to take their severely handicapped 6 year old daughter to Disney World and have recommended they fly VS MAN/MCO. She is completely immobile. The VS website does not provide a lot of information about the Travel Chairs that are available so I am trying to get a clear picture of how they work, get any comments (both positive and negative) from passenger and flight crew who have had first hand experience of operating this equipment. The family would be prepared to travel to be able to view and try out a travel chair should VS be able to make one available at one of their UK airports or centres. Is the 747 or new A330 better for accommodatin travel chairs? and does either plane type offer better toilet facilities for disbled passengers who will need parental assistance in this regard. Any help appreciated.

Your first port of call should be the VS special Assistance Department

Open Monday to Friday, 9am - 7pm GMT - 0844 412 4455

I can give a tiny bit of help here... Virgin can supply either a travel chair or BBS, (Bayonett Body Support.) The travel chair will support around the head, waist and I think the legs and stabalises during flight. The BBS is a cushioned bag which can be inflated around the child to support them during the flight. Both the travel chairs and BBSs are used on all aircraft types.

MERU Airchair is brill. Currently still in use but being updated & relaunched next year. I'm involved.

Please PM me asap.

Thanks

R-P