Wheelchair

[roger101]

 I am flying out in October so this is a bit early. Over the last few weeks, my ability to walk a long way has disappeared. So I might need a wheelchair to get me to the gate. I am flying Thai. Normally I would pay for a Lounge to spend a couple of hours and then walk to the gate, but this might be beyond me (it's a long time since I've flown ) Any suggestions about a wheelchair and lounge?

[richard_smith237]

If you need a wheelchair you have a couple of options. 

 

1) Use your own wheel-chair and travel with it - you can 'gate-check' it and then collect it at the 'Air-bridge' upon arrival at your destination.

 

or 

 

2) Contact the Airline and request wheel-chair assistance on both departure and arrival. 

 

( I recently had and injury and was on crutches - but didn't fancy going through an airport like that, wheel chair on arrival and departure made things easier ).

 

 

As far as lounge access is concerned - that may not been needed as you are already in a 'chair' and could just park up at a restaurant.

 

OR, if you do want lounge access of a couple of hours anyway, you could go to the Miracle Lounge.

https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/service/facility/detail/0/54

 

 

[Hawaiian]

6 hours ago, roger101 said:

 I am flying out in October so this is a bit early. Over the last few weeks, my ability to walk a long way has disappeared. So I might need a wheelchair to get me to the gate. I am flying Thai. Normally I would pay for a Lounge to spend a couple of hours and then walk to the gate, but this might be beyond me (it's a long time since I've flown ) Any suggestions about a wheelchair and lounge?

One advantage of using wheelchair assistance is that the attendant will efficiently navigate you through security and immigration. And that includes any traveling companion.  I always tip them except in Japan where tipping is frowned on.