Did you know
46%
of wheelchair users have stopped flying due to personal injury or bad experiences when being transferred on and off an aircraft.
53%
of wheelchair users did not know that transferring equipment could be brought by themselves or can be provided by some airports.
23%
of wheelchair users have reported using transfer equipment to help boarding and disembarking the aircraft.
71%
of wheelchair users strongly or moderately agree legislation should be changed to ensure staff when required must use an appropriate transferring device.
The survey was conducted by ableMove and Flying Disabled, with 336 wheelchair respondents**
“I often feel like an inconvenience to the staff. Sometimes staff rush without taking into consideration my concern and safety for proper a transfer off the plane.”
We understand
Have you had to experience being lifted under the arms and legs or watched someone being lifted this way. Sadly, across the globe this is still largely the main method of transferring wheelchair users to and from the aircraft.
There are improvements being made around the world with more airports now purchasing hoists and slings to assist with safer transfers and improved moving and handling.
The challenge is not all airports have suitable equipment, meaning you could be safely transferred with equipment at one airport and then arrive at an airport where they have nothing and resort to top and tail lifts under the arms and legs.
Making flying easier with our ableSlings
1.
Our ableSlings provide a way of being safely transferred on and off any aircraft at any airport in the world without worrying about being physically lifted under the arms and legs ever again.
2.
Special assistance will never have to place a sling under you at the airport prior to boarding and disembarking. Simply arrive with the ableSlings and you are ready to be transferred.
3.
Maintain comfort when sat on the aisle chair and aircraft seat when using our ableSling with its cushion compartment.
4.
You will have your own emergency evacuation sling when sat on the aircraft. As you will remain sat within the ableSlings during the flight.