Air Travel Tips

We are providing you with some air travel tips that can help make your exploration to new locations smoother. Preparation is the key to success, so please review the following tips to guide you in your travel.

  • Notify airlines that you’ll be taking your iBOT® Mobility System and discuss loading/placement on the plane. If asked about the iBOT® Mobility System’s folded dimensions, please provide the following:
    • Length: 32 - 36 in. (without legrest)
    • Width: 25 - 29 in (dependent on armrest position)
    • Height: 44 in (Non-fold flat seat) 29 in (Fold-flat seat)
    • Approx. Weight: 289 lbs unoccupied
  • Recommend removing all removable components to prevent damage i.e. leg rests, cushion (if removable), User Control Panel, and place in a separate bag. (Note: Make sure when you are re-attaching the UCP Cable with the UCP, you line up the keyed features between the UCP Cable and the UCP. Once in position rotate the collar a quarter turn to lock the UCP Cable in place.)
  • It is recommended that you protect any of the plastic components to prevent damage:
    • UCP Cable- Wrap the connector with bubble wrap and tuck it into the swingarm to protect it.
    • Back Shroud containing the reflectors and Assist Button-Wrap some foam padding around it to protect from unwanted damage.
  • Instruct the airline carrier on how to release and engage the brake lever and move the product. Point out the tie-down points for attachment inside the plane. Remember to bring your travel placard along and tape it to the product in order to educate your arrival airport attendants!
  • If the airlines recommend battery removal, point out the batteries are bolted onto the device, they are NiCad batteries (not lead acid, they are "dry cell"), and they are not operable unless powered ON, which is prevented by removing the UCP.
  • Depending on your travel location and the terrains you may encounter, it is recommended that you take a few spare tubes and tires. It is better to be prepared.

*One of our world traveler owners reported using an oversized raincoat to wrap around the iBOT® Mobility System to help protect the seat upholstery when in the cargo area of the plane.