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I know this is an old thread, but I thought this might still be helpful to the person who posted it, This is from the AOL board on travel: Disabled Passengers You cannot be refused transportation on the basis of disability or be required to have an attendant or produce a medical certificate, except in very limited circumstances. Airlines must provide enplaning, deplaning and connecting assistance, including both personnel and equipment. (Some commuter aircraft may not be accessible to passengers with severe mobility impairments.) In addition: Airport terminals and airline reservations centers must have TDD telephone devices for persons with hearing or speech impairments. Passengers with vision or hearing impairments must have timely access to the same information given to other passengers at the airport or on the plane concerning gate assignments, delayed flights, safety, etc. Air carriers must accept wheelchairs as checked baggage, and cannot require passengers to sign liability waivers for them (except for pre-existing damage). Carriers must allow service animals to accompany passengers in the cabin, as long as they don't block the aisle or other emergency evacuation route. FAA safety rules establish standards for passengers allowed to sit in emergency exit rows; such persons must be able to perform certain evacuation- related functions. Airlines may not charge for any of these services. For more information about the specific laws that protect you, go to: <A HREF="http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/subject/consumer/aviation/publications/dis abled.html"> http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/subject/consumer/aviation/publications/disabled.htm l</A>