Guest guest Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Nola, We traveled to the Bahamas from Pittsburgh,PA with 's brace(Providence Brace). I put it in his backpack and he carried it on board. However, Delta told us to get a letter from his doctor just in case we couldn't get through security.So I did get a letter faxed from his ortho saying that he needed to carry the brace on board. We had no problems at all. No one ever checked his bag. Good luck. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Hi Nola, We are in Australia so this might be different for you but my son has travelled in his brace to Sydney and tomorrow we will be flying to Melbourne and he will be weaing it. We didn't declare it and it didin't set off the metal detector at the airport but if it did I would have just taken it off him and put it through the carry on luggage screening machine. Judy Scherrenberg, Mum to Harlee Timms, Born 1/11/99 with LS CDH. Repaired at 5 days old. In NICU for 45 days. Umbilical hernia repair and repair of undecended testicle at 5 years old. TLSO brace fitted for progressive scoliosis March 2005. Inguinal hernia repair due in July 20005 air travel > Has anyone here traveled by plane with a kiddo in a brace or cast? > > Bronwen wears her brace only part time, 12 hours a day (or so). We're > going to DC at the end of the month, and we'll need to bring her brace. > At first I thought I would check it in our luggage, but then I thought I > probably shouldn't in case it gets lost. Then I started thinking about it > being in carry on luggage and the screening...I would like to avoid > unpacking it for inspection. Then I came across this: > > http://www.tsa.dot.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1370.xml > > It says: " Screeners will need to perform explosive trace detection (ETD) > screening of your prosthetic device, cast, or support brace. " > > Granted, she wouldn't be wearing it, but this seems like it would take > time and I don't want to worry about missing the plane. > > Has anyone here had this happen? I included casts in my question, even > though B isn't in one, because of the quote from the web site. > > Nola > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Hi Nola Yup, Siobhan has taken many planes both in a cast and a brace. The first time in a brace, I was worried about her setting off the metal detectors, but it didn't! Once in the cast, they took us to a little room, and kind of felt inside her cast - but the lady was very nice, and Siobhan wasn't too concerned by it all. Personally I wouldn't check the brace in case it does get lost/damaged in the hold. Cheers Jacki > Has anyone here traveled by plane with a kiddo in a brace or cast? > > Bronwen wears her brace only part time, 12 hours a day (or so). We're going to DC at the end of the month, and we'll need to bring her brace. At first I thought I would check it in our luggage, but then I thought I probably shouldn't in case it gets lost. Then I started thinking about it being in carry on luggage and the screening...I would like to avoid unpacking it for inspection. Then I came across this: > > http://www.tsa.dot.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1370.xml > > It says: " Screeners will need to perform explosive trace detection (ETD) screening of your prosthetic device, cast, or support brace. " > > Granted, she wouldn't be wearing it, but this seems like it would take time and I don't want to worry about missing the plane. > > Has anyone here had this happen? I included casts in my question, even though B isn't in one, because of the quote from the web site. > > Nola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 When was wearing her brace for 23 hours a day, we traveled to Boston via plane. As she had it on, it was a bit easier. As we were going through the metal detector, I made sure to tell the inspector "She will set the alarms off." Of course she did. They then sent us to one of the women with the hand held scanner. I lifted 's shirt (I made sure she was wearing something easy to remove if need be) and they scanned her. They also scanned me even though I hadn't set off the alarms. But it was done quickly and respectfully. They chatted with to make her feel at ease ("Wow! What a big girl!" "How old are you?" "Your brace is very pretty with all the butterflies.") We were in and out in less than five minutes. If you are not going to have Bronwen wearing her brace, I would pack it in a duffle bag, and carry it on (I would be concerned of it getting crushed in the cargo hold)- that way it will go through the scanner easily and make it easy for you to carry it. I would also have a note from Bronwen's dr stating that this is a prosthetic device etc because the metal will set off the alarms. Good luck and have fun! Gail air travel Has anyone here traveled by plane with a kiddo in a brace or cast? Bronwen wears her brace only part time, 12 hours a day (or so). We're going to DC at the end of the month, and we'll need to bring her brace. At first I thought I would check it in our luggage, but then I thought I probably shouldn't in case it gets lost. Then I started thinking about it being in carry on luggage and the screening...I would like to avoid unpacking it for inspection. Then I came across this:http://www.tsa.dot.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1370.xmlIt says: "Screeners will need to perform explosive trace detection (ETD) screening of your prosthetic device, cast, or support brace."Granted, she wouldn't be wearing it, but this seems like it would take time and I don't want to worry about missing the plane.Has anyone here had this happen? I included casts in my question, even though B isn't in one, because of the quote from the web site.Nola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 a suggestion I have found that requesting a wheelchair for Olivia before we go through security eliminates a lot of hassle. First, you get to by-pass the security line, which saves about 30 minutes. Then going through security is a breeze. Olivia is always in a cast/brace so, if I remember correctly the ETD is a simple swab test, to see if the brace or cast has been exposed to explosive materials, such as gun powder, etc....They just attach a cloth swab to a plastic wand and swab her brace. ( No biggie, and it should take about 15 seconds) HRH air travel > Has anyone here traveled by plane with a kiddo in a brace or cast? > > Bronwen wears her brace only part time, 12 hours a day (or so). We're > going to DC at the end of the month, and we'll need to bring her brace. > At first I thought I would check it in our luggage, but then I thought I > probably shouldn't in case it gets lost. Then I started thinking about it > being in carry on luggage and the screening...I would like to avoid > unpacking it for inspection. Then I came across this: > > http://www.tsa.dot.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1370.xml > > It says: " Screeners will need to perform explosive trace detection (ETD) > screening of your prosthetic device, cast, or support brace. " > > Granted, she wouldn't be wearing it, but this seems like it would take > time and I don't want to worry about missing the plane. > > Has anyone here had this happen? I included casts in my question, even > though B isn't in one, because of the quote from the web site. > > Nola > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Thanks for all the suggestions and information. I ended up calling the airline and they really did not seem to care, but I decided that getting a letter from her doc that says what it is and why she has it would still be a good idea. Nola -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.10/25 - Release Date: 6/21/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I recieved this from another list I get. Figure it could come in handy for some of us. We traveled on Spirit airlines this season to Las Vegas. There had been a lot of criticismfor poor service. But it was cheap and we took it. We were treated really well. Adam and Art were both GIVEN first class, we had paid for me to have first class because the service dog takes up a lot of space. The flight attendent approached me and showed me where the call button is and told me they would help me get to the rest room if I needed help. I have never had that kind of help on any airline before. It all depends on the characters at work that day! 1. TSA Launches Toll Free Number for Air Travelers with Disabilities January 18, 2012 - 2:00-3:30pm EST http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/disabilityandmedicalneeds/tsa_cares.shtm The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched a new helpline number for air travelers with disabilities and medical conditions. You can call TSA Cares toll free at 1-855-787-2227 before you travel for answers to questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. TSA recommends that passengers call about 72 hours before traveling so that when needed, TSA Cares can coordinate checkpoint support with a TSA Customer Service Manager at the airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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