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Jul 31, 2010
Be sure to put her in a wheelchair while at the airport, regardless of whether or not she can walk. They take much better care of those in wheelchairs, and I do believe you board before anyone else too.
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Nancy is right on with the wheel chair advice!
My friend who had knee replacement surgery had to travel via airlines a few thousand miles away to her daughter's home.
Requested a wheel chair & was treated ike a celebrity on the round trip flights!.
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