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Author: Graham Isador
Publication Date: December 1, 2025 - 05:00
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Some WestJet customers with disabilities denied over mobility-aid weight restriction
December 1, 2025
A weight restriction for mobility aids is causing tension and stress for some WestJet customers, who face yet another barrier to free movement.
A policy on the airline’s website limits wheelchairs and scooters to 300 pounds for the majority of its aircraft. For many users of powerchairs − electric, motorized, wheelchairs that are often heavier − the restriction means they’re not able to fly with their preferred mobility tools.
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