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to ask to prefer a “pat down” at airport?

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AragornIsGorgeous · 11/06/2025 02:37

Hi, I will be using wheelchair assistance when flying abroad shortly, and my arm will still be in a sling.

I’m told that usually a traveler is asked to walk through a contraption (with arms raised?) instead of the traditional pat down.

As I will be in a wheelchair and arm in sling, can I ask for the pat down, or can I be “made” to go through the machine thingy whatever it’s is?

sorry I can’t be more specific, I’m not an air traveler in general.

Thank you for reading, and I would appreciate all (kind) replies.

OP posts:
Menopausalmum43 · 11/06/2025 03:59

If you aren't able to mobilise independently then you absolutely need to stay in the wheelchair. If you are in the wheelchair because you can't walk full distances round the airport then you need to stand and walk if possible. It has to be on individual needs.

olympicsrock · 11/06/2025 03:04

You don’t have to raise your arms but they do like you to go through the metal detector if possible . Can you walk a few steps unaided?
the wheelchair would beep so you need to be out of it. Do you have other injuries apart from the arm in a sling?

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