extra seat for obese or disabled passernger (air travel)

sal-ad_daze

Hi
I have been researching a long haul flight for myself and my husband, he is disabled with various medical problems including back and leg problems and I am classed as morbidly obese.
I have found flights I think he'll be able to cope with through Air Canada whose policy states that an extra seat can be allocated free of charge for disabled or obese passengers with medical evidence but I can't find out what sort of evidence would be acceptable.
An extra seat would make the journey so much more comfortable for my husband so I need to look into this.
Any help would be great.

Thanks.

bigadaj

Contact air Canada and find out what their terms are, I thought most airline policy would be to charge for an additional seat, even so you probably need to determine how this could be done, as simply buying an extra seat wouldn't work as the lack of someone travelling could mean that they'll cancel the booking.

missbiggles1

sal-ad_daze wrote: »

Hi
I have been researching a long haul flight for myself and my husband, he is disabled with various medical problems including back and leg problems and I am classed as morbidly obese.
I have found flights I think he'll be able to cope with through Air Canada whose policy states that an extra seat can be allocated free of charge for disabled or obese passengers with medical evidence but I can't find out what sort of evidence would be acceptable.
An extra seat would make the journey so much more comfortable for my husband so I need to look into this.
Any help would be great.

Thanks.

http://www.aircanada.com/en/news/090108.html

https://beta.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/medical-mobility.html?acid=beta|redirect|aircanada.com|DispBar

https://beta.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/medical-mobility/special-seating-needs.html

richardw

How much is a travel insurance policy for the trip?

littlereddevil

Should be plenty room in 2 business class seats

jackieblack

Virgin Atlantic offer Seat Plus, not free but cheaper than business class!
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/gb/en/the-virgin-experience/economy/seating/seat-plus.html

photome

jackieblack wrote: »

Virgin Atlantic offer Seat Plus, not free but cheaper than business class!
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/gb/en/the-virgin-experience/economy/seating/seat-plus.html

Looks like that is only available if travel is completed by 1st November.

Hadn't heard of seat plus before

pollypenny

Sorry, but I can't see any reason why an obese person should have an extra seat free.

The rest of us will pay for it.

Moto2

pollypenny wrote: »

Sorry, but I can't see any reason why an obese person should have an extra seat free.

The rest of us will pay for it.

............ and how exactly will it affect you if someone does get an extra seat?

hollydays

The op had come here for help , not judgement.
I don't personally suffer any of those conditions, but you never know what life is going to throw at you.

silvercar

Lots of airlines will allow you to buy a second seat, there are a lot of reasons why someone would want a spare - large musical instruments, wedding dresses etc - generally you would pay for the seat but not be charged taxes on the spare seat as taxes are on a per person basis.

You probably need to consider whether 2 economy seats would be more comfortable than 1 business seat. Consider that the increased leg room on a business seat and the ability of the seat to lie flat (bed shape) vs only a certain amount of extra width over economy.