Cane's on a plane?

[danalee]

Anybody know if this is ok?
My mother is coming with us in September and due to a recent stroke she walks with a cane, its not the fold up kind its a wooden one if that makes a difference. Oh and also we are flying southwest, again not sure if that makes a difference. But any info would be helpful, thanks in advance!

 

[dbarker]

There should no be a problem. My MIL has a Quad cane. Due to her stroke she cannot walk w/out it. They have to allow it. Check w/ the airline and see what they do w/ it after they board.

 

[CarolA]

The FAs will put the cane in the overhead for your mother.

You might want to get wheelchair assitance for her. If you let SW know they will have a wheelchair wating at your destiination. MCO is HUGE so that might help

 

[Tammy32]

They put your cane in the overhead bin on SWA. It doesn't matter if it is a folding one or a wooden one.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Mobility assistance devices (e.g. cane, walker, crutches) ARE allowed on the plane in the passenger compartment and do NOT count toward one's carry-on limit. Her cane WILL now need to be put through the x-ray machine at security. At her/your request, a TSA Agent will assist her through the passenger machine, or, depending on the airport, if you take CarolA's advice at request a wheelchair when you get to the airport, she MAY be able to stay in the chair and be wanded or patted down instead.

 

[danalee]

Thanks so much everyone!

I will take the advice of the wheelchair, thanks CarolA

 

[CleveRocks]

This will be nothing to joke about at the airport, but on the TSA website it specifically says that canes that contain a hidden sword inside are NOT permitted inside the aircraft cabin.

So you may want to double-check before she walks into the airport ....

 

[danalee]

I'll tell her that!

 

[kaytieeldr]

Funny thing - I'm thinking about getting a lucite cane I wanted green ("my" color) but a completely clear one should be less trouble...

 

[jsp2000]

Click here for a complete list of banned items, from the TSA.