Originally Posted by
Nirish guy
Am I right in saying that that's a free service - and paborn or travelerjim I'm not saying for a second you don't need it but isn't it just amazing how all of a sudden there seems to have been a huge rise in the people using such services - and half of them "appear" to be reasonably able bodied (yes I know you can't see all disabilities etc) - but no, me being the cynic I am I'm going for the "some are just lazy fuckers and can't be arsed walking to the gates so prefer to get pushed around instead" route. Again genuinely no slant on the two posters above who are beyond reproach I'm sure in such matters.
Actually it sounds ok, I might give it a go on my next trip ! :-)
Actually on a serious note my Mothers travelling companion uses it ( and SHE doesn't have to she's just a lazy bitch!) but insists on it as she carries a stick ( when it suits her and when she's using her disabled badge to park outside theatres etc !) - when out with us though the stick miraculously vanishes all day - anyhow, my point was my mum HATES travelling with her now because of the wheelchair assistance thing as half times they've to wait until the very last ( or very first if lucky) getting on and off airplanes - and as my mum is able bodied she isn't allowed to accompany her friend in the lift van thing and so has to make her own way through the whole airport and then meet her relaxed and refreshed friend in the arrivals hall whilst my 82 year old mother has half killed herself getting her cases through everywhere etc ! And before someone suggests my mother should request it too - NO CHANCE - much too independently minded ( stubborn) for that as she's sure she doesn't need it ( whether she does or not)