WALKING CANES, CRUTCHES AND WALKING FRAMES

Walking canes and crutches may be carried in the aircraft cabin. You may use your cane or crutches to the departure gate and carry it on board the aircraft where it will be stowed in an overhead locker or alternative storage space. If your walking frame is collapsible and cabin crew can stow it safely, your walking frame can be stowed in the aircraft cabin. For safety reasons, non-collapsible walking frames are not permitted in the aircraft cabin. You can surrender your walking frame at check-in. You will then be transferred to the departure gate in an Nauru Airlines wheelchair or people mover. Alternatively, you can use your frame to the departure gate where it can be surrendered for stowage in the aircraft hold.

MOBILITY AIDS AND WHEELCHAIRS

You may surrender your mobility aid at check-in or at the departure gate where appropriate assistance will be provided to you.

You may choose to have your mobility aid delivered to you at the gate lounge upon arrival or you may collect it from the baggage collection area. Your mobility aid will need to meet the specified size dimensions when adjusted or broken down for that aircraft type.

Note: whilst all reasonable care will be taken, you remain responsible for obtaining insurance in relation to the carriage of your mobility aid

MAKING A BOOKING

To ensure a consistent service is provided, you should make us aware of what level of assistance you require from us at the time of booking. To allow us to best manage your travel requirements, it is important that you provide us with as much information as possible at the time of booking.

Key information we will need to know includes:

• the type of mobility aid you are travelling with (electric or non-electric),
• if the mobility aid is electric, what type of battery is used (gel cell (dry), wet non-spillable or wet spillable battery),
• whether the mobility aid is collapsible,
• the dimensions (in adjusted or disassembled state) and the weight of the mobility aid,
• whether any medical assistance will be required, and
• whether you are travelling alone or with an escort or carer.

If your travel includes a transit, we may request for your transit time to be extended in order to facilitate the transfer of your mobility aid.

If you book via the Internet, contact your local Nauru Airlines office or Sales Agent immediately after you have purchased your ticket to confirm your specific arrangements.

Alternatively, you can e-mail your specific arrangements through to [email protected] If you are booking by telephone, please discuss your needs with your Sales Consultant.

MOBILITY AID SIZE RESTRICTIONS

In accordance with manufacturer recommendations and to reduce any risk of damage to your mobility aid, all electric wheelchairs, including power assist wheelchairs, must travel in the upright position (folded or unfolded) in the free wheel mode.

To facilitate this requirement, size restrictions (set out in the table below) apply to the acceptance of mobility aids on our aircraft. All manual wheelchairs must fit within the size restrictions in the upright position (folded or unfolded). If the wheelchair fits within the size restrictions but not in the upright position, the wheelchair can only be carried if it weighs less than 32 Kgs and the manufacturer has confirmed that the wheelchair can be stored and transported on its side. Otherwise, the wheelchair must fit within the size restrictions in the upright position to be carried.

Maximum Dimensions (in adjusted state)

If your mobility aid does not fit within these allowable dimensions (after being adjusted or disassembled), you may wish to travel with an alternative mobility aid, such as a manual wheelchair, that fits within the dimensions of our aircraft.

MOBILITY EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCE

Your Mobility Equipment includes both Mobility Aids and Assistive Devices. Mobility Aids include (but are not limited to) items such as wheelchairs (day or sports), electric wheelchairs and electric scooters. Additionally, Assistive Devices include (but are not limited to) items such as walking frames, hoists, shower chairs and commodes.

Please note that:

• two (2) pieces of Mobility Equipment per person will be carried free of charge as checked baggage in addition to your other checked baggage.
• each piece must not exceed 32kg, except Mobility Equipment which can travel in the upright position in the free wheel mode.
• items above 32kg which cannot travel in the upright position in free wheel mode must be carried as freight at standard freight rates.
• the equipment must be for your own use and adhere to the dimensions set out above; and
• if you wish to check in more than two pieces of Mobility Equipment, the additional pieces will form part of your checked baggage allowance and excess charges will apply if your applicable allowance is exceeded.

MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Generally, passengers who have mobility limitations will not require medical clearance to fly. However, there are times when precautions should be taken and it is advisable at all times to consult with your medical practitioner in relation to flying with your particular disability.

If you have a mobility limitation, you only require medical clearance when:

• your disability is new (ie. has occurred within six weeks of travel) or is unstable (ie. has changed within six weeks of travel),
• your condition may deteriorate during the flight, or
• your condition may deteriorate due to a decrease in oxygen levels in the aircraft cabin environment or a decrease in cabin pressure.

Although acceptance of customers who have mobility limitations for travel does not generally require Nauru Airlines Medical Clearance, in cases where Nauru Airlines cannot meet customers’ specific medical needs, Nauru Airlines reserves its rights to deny travel.