Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Plan a Safe Airline Trip with Pride Go-Go Folding Scooter S19


In the mobility market, the popularity of Pride Go-Go Folding Scooter S 19 is at acme. Rated as one of the best portable, compact and lightweight scooter in the market, its 4-point seating system and simple folding mechanism make it a compact unit and favourites mobility device of senior citizens and people with restricted mobility.  An award-winning folding design makes it an airline-approved scooter. The scooter is available with sealed lead acid batteries that are standard. However, users can upgrade it to lithium-ion batteries anytime either at the time of purchase or afterward.

Some other standard features of the folding scooter are 250 lbs weight holding capacity, distance covered 9.3 miles in a single charge with standard battery, 32’’ turning radius, speed of 4 miles per hour, front and rear LED lights, height-adjustable and exclusive tiller design, etc.  It is not surprising to hear that like others even you are planning an outstation trip and taking along this folding mobility scooters. If you are planning to fly with this scooter, there are certain precautions necessary to follow before putting your scooter in check-in at the airport.

  • Though airline staff takes care of scooter during airline transfer, it is a good idea to cover the throttle control of the scooter with some masking tape to reduce damage chances.
  • Avoid carrying removable baskets or cushions minimize the chances of loss. Even if you are carrying it, pack these items in your suitcase.
  • It is important to inform the airport authority staff about your plans for carrying an electric mobility scooter. This information needs to furnished either at the time of booking the tickets or minimum 48 hours of boarding the flight.
  • Scooters with “wet batteries” are not air-safe. Thus, check the batteries status as “dry batteries” or “gel cell” of your electric scooter. Moreover, scooters not exceeding 86 cm height are easy to pack vertically and transport safely to the desired destination in the cargo hold.
So, keep these simple tips in mind and take your mobility partner, Pride Go-Go Folding Scooter S 19 anywhere with your on outstation trip freely and safely.