Airline Travel for Delta Airlines
(all information and links current as of 4/21/22).
From the Delta website -
We transport all types of personal wheelchairs, including folding, collapsible, non-folding manual and electric/battery-powered wheelchairs, electric-powered carts and scooters, one additional wheelchair battery, crutches, braces, or other prosthetic devices provided it is on the same flight with the passenger who is dependent on the device.
We ask that you let us know about your wheelchair transportation needs at least forty-eight hours advance notice and that you check-in at the ticket counter at least one hour ahead of departure if you need to check any battery-powered equipment. We need this time to ensure your equipment meets all federal “dangerous goods” handling requirements. To assist us in preparing for your departure, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance if possible, to share with us details of your wheelchair or scooter. Please call 404-209-3434, which opens a new window to help us create a seamless experience for you. If you have a battery-powered wheelchair, 48-hour advance notice is required if you will be traveling on an aircraft that has 60 seats or less.
Medical supplies or equipment are allowed on board as additional items at no extra charge. Some medical items can be carried on the plane, as an "additional carry-on item", as long as they meet the standard size and weight limits. If your supplies/equipment are included in a larger bag that contains other non-essential items, that bag will not be considered a free item and will be subject to normal baggage fees. We suggest that you pack your medication, hearing aids, and any other medical supplies that cannot be easily replaced if lost or damaged in your carry-on baggage.
Fill out the Mobility Device Handling Form to accompany your wheelchair or scooter. Print form and place it in a plastic sleeve or laminate it for repeated use.
Place the sealed form on the seat of the wheelchair or scooter or attach it to the back of the chair when traveling.
Check your wheelchair or scooter at the gate or ticket counter.
Mobility Scooter Handling Form: (reference link)
WHEELCHAIRS/MOBILITY AIDS WITH LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries that power mobility devices and are within the federal restrictions listed below are allowed on passenger aircraft.
For lithium ion-powered mobility devices that contain an easily removed battery, customers will be allowed two (2) spare batteries if less than 160 WH or one (1) spare battery if less than 300 WH.
Other Lithium-ion Battery Requirements:
The battery terminals must be protected from short-circuiting.
The battery must have been tested per UN Part III, Section 38.3. (reference link)