What mobility aids and other assistive devices may passengers with a disability bring into the aircraft cabin?

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) As a carrier, you must permit passengers with a disability to bring the following kinds of items into the aircraft cabin, provided that they can be stowed in designated priority storage areas or in overhead compartments or under seats, consistent with FAA, PHMSA, TSA, or applicable foreign government requirements concerning security, safety, and hazardous materials with respect to the stowage of carry-on items. (1) Manual wheelchairs, including folding or collapsible wheelchairs; (2) Other mobility aids, such as canes (including those used by persons with impaired vision), crutches, and walkers; and (3) Other assistive devices for stowage or use within the cabin ( (b) In implementing your carry-on baggage policies, you must not count assistive devices (including the kinds of items listed in paragraph (a) of this section) toward a limit on carry-on baggage.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 382.121