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JohnM65

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    South Dakota
  • Interests
    Build and fly large RC aircraft
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    Regent
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Where we have not been

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  1. I guess we were lucky, my wife watched, and they set the walker aside and put it in last. What kind of bag does your walker fit in?
  2. Well, I found out how my walker would be handled as baggage! We flew from Sioux Falls, SD to LAX (probably the supreme test) our connection was through Denver then to LAX. We were to arrive at LAX at 9:30 AM. Well, the pilot came on with the first announcement. There was a problem with the fuel gauge in the right wing and he was unable to read the total fuel level. He called Chicago, but They didn't respond. He then called the maintenance person at Sioux Falls, and he was busy. 2 hours later he finally came and checked and determined that the wing tank(s) were full and also fixed the fuel gauge (with a large hammer) Now we had to go to the de-icing, which the pilot said only took 10 minutes. Well, that's not true. But anyway, we left three hours late for Denver. We arrived in Denver. We'd already missed the original flight and I had scheduled us on a new flight to LAX. The aircraft was the same aircraft we had just landed on, and it was going to LA. How could you lose bags that way? Anyway, we arrived in LA. I guess what? My Walker came off unscathed. Our bag was not on the plane, and it was delivered the following morning. So much for changing clothes. When we left LAX, we flew back through Denver to Sioux Falls, SD. And amazingly our bag and Walker came off unscathed. So that was the first Test. The next one will probably be in September for our Trip to Alaska and then Japan. Our carrier was United Airlines. They removed all the bags in Denver, scanned them, and reloaded them onto our aircraft. After takeoff from Denver, I noticed on the United App, one of our bags was not with us… O well!
  3. Thanks for all the comments. the idea of walking to the gate and checking there is a good idea. the issue I may is my ability to walk to the gate is somewhat limited as my legs don't hold up for a long distance and I must stop then start walking. However, you have given me an idea! My wife can use the walker and put her roller bag on the seat, and I can use the wheelchair. Normally my carry-on will fit under the seat. Well, it is something to ponder.
  4. When we travel by air, I can dissemble my walker (Medline) and pack it in our large suitcase. I also use a wheelchair in the terminal; I can walk but a limited distance with my cane. Also, I have a Nitro walker which will collapse but will not fit in a suitcase. It can be secured so it does not open. inadvertently. The Medline weighs 25 lbs., and the Nitro is 18 lbs. I was wondering what experiences other flyers have had if they check one in baggage (Nitro). I realize it is almost a crap shoot. But checking the walker in baggage would make some things a little easier. I understand that the baggage handlers will make the difference. Just curious. We always fly first class (our financial manager says "if we don't our kids will). Thanks John
  5. My wife and I were on this cruise and it was our understanding that the hull was cleaned prior to entering Australian waters within the 30 days permitted. However, New Zealand said that they didn't recognize the cleaning company and we had to have the hull recleaned. From what I understand Regent may not have performed due diligence in selecting the cleaning company, but I am not sure if that is the case. We sailed into a Bay in Australian waters and the cleaning crew that was recommended by New Zealand took two days to clean the hull and all was OK, we then proceeded to Auckland where we disembarked. As far as I'm concerned Regent complied with new Zealand's requirements with the cleaning crew they authorize. Regent did refund that portion of the cruise so we will apply it to the next cruise in September. I am sure Regent is going to take a lot of heat for this action, but I think we ought to wait until all the facts are in before we make our own admonishments. Regent will still be our primary/only cruising company.
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