How do I get a wheelchair on United?

You can request wheelchair assistance and other assistance on united.com when you book your flight. If you have questions or need to arrange for additional assistance, call our Accessibility Desk at 1-800-228-2744 within the United States or Canada.

Are United seats handicapped?

If you have a disability, we’re happy to help you secure a comfortable seat that best fits your needs in the same class of service as you’re booked. We highly encourage you to submit your request more than 24 hours in advance of the scheduled flight.

Can I get a gate pass from United?

At the arrival airport This will allow you time to obtain a “gate pass” at the United ticket counter so you can proceed through security to the arrival gate to meet your child. Flight and arrival gate information is available on the United app or at www.united.com/flightstatus.

Do you tip wheelchair assistance at airport?

Wheelchair service: If you or a family member requires the services of an airport wheelchair attendant to get to or between gates and/or onto or off of an airplane, it’s customary to give that person a $3-$5 tip or more depending on how long that person stays with you and how much assistance they provide.

How do you arrange a wheelchair at the airport?

Making a booking If you need assistance through the airport or to move around the aircraft cabin, we can help. We can arrange a wheelchair at every airport and we can help you to travel with your own wheelchair or mobility aids. Tell us when you book or contact us 48 hours before your flight.

Do airlines have handicap seats?

Airlines are also required to provide passengers with disabilities many types of assistance, including wheelchair or other guided assistance to board, deplane, or connect to another flight; seating accommodation assistance that meets passengers’ disability-related needs; and assistance with the loading and stowing of …

Where is United Airlines customer service located?

Chicago
United Airlines’ headquarters is located in Chicago.

How does wheelchair assistance work at airports?

You are entitled to stay in your own wheelchair until you get to the gate. At the gate, your wheelchair will be taken from you. If you cannot walk, you will be transported to your aircraft seat in an aisle chair. Your wheelchair will be returned to you at the gate once you reach your destination.

How do I get a wheelchair on United? You can request wheelchair assistance and other assistance on united.com when you book your flight. If you have questions or need to arrange for additional assistance, call our Accessibility Desk at 1-800-228-2744 within the United States or Canada. Are United seats handicapped? If you have a disability,…