Section 4

Question 1

What are the seating limitations for a PAX with a disability who is unable to sit upright? (3)

Answer 1

1. Must be seated in a window seat at the end of an evacuation route (Midpoint between 2 exits)
2. Must not be seated in a row that is next to or immediately in front of an emergency exit
3. The seat immediately behind the passenger’s is vacant.

Question 2

What is an impairment?

Answer 2

The medical condition which is an actual injury, disease or other disorder which produces a reduction in physical or mental function.

Example: Damage to a spinal cord

Question 3

What is a disability?

Answer 3

The restriction in a person’s functional capacity which results from an impairment.

Example: Loss of movement of lower limbs (due to an impairment of a spinal cord injury)

Question 4

What is a handicap?

Answer 4

Describes the difficulty an individual may have functioning in an environment.

Example: Impossibility of entering a building with stairs. (Due to loss of movement of lower limbs (disability) which is a result of damage to the spinal cord (impairment).

Question 5

What does ‘self-reliant’ mean?

Answer 5

Except for needs relating to safety, self-reliant means a person who is independent, self-sufficient and capable of taking care of all personal needs during flight and does not require assistance of a personal nature (ie. With eating, washroom facilities or administering medication)

Question 6

What does ‘non-ambulant’ mean?

Answer 6

A person who is not capable of movement/displacement without assistance and who is not capable if exiting the aircraft without assistance.

Question 7

What does WCHR mean?

Answer 7

• pax CAN ascend/descend aircraft steps

- CANNOT walk long distances

Question 8

What does WCHS mean?

Answer 8

• pax CAN make their own way to the cabin seat (either independently of with the assistance of an agent)
• CANNOT ascend/descend aircraft steps

Question 9

What does WCHC mean?

Answer 9

• completely immobile and cannot walk

- require lifting apparatus (Washington/Straight Back Chair) to get into seat

Question 10

What is the recommended seat for a passenger in a wheelchair?

Answer 10

• a window seat.
• however not mandatory
• safety consideration- in an emergency, pax seated in aisle and middle seats will exit quickly providing space for the crew to assist the non-ambulatory pax

Question 11

How many unaccompanied non-ambulant, self-reliant pax are allowed on board?

Answer 11

4

Question 12

How many accompanied non-ambulance, self-reliant pax are allowed on board?

Answer 12

Unlimited

Question 13

How many non-ambulant, non self-reliant pax are allowed on board?

Answer 13

Not accepted unless accompanied

Question 14

What type of wheelchair does Sunwing accept?

Answer 14

• Electric wheelchairs with non-spillable batteries

- Aids with spillable (wet) batteries are not permitted

Question 15

What ages of children does Sunwing accept as an unaccompanied minor?

Answer 15

• Between 5-11
• Under 5 not permitted
• If there is an onward transfer or changing of aircraft, service will not be provided

Question 16

How old must a pax be to travel with a pax 11yrs and under without UM paperwork?

Answer 16

16

Question 17

Are pax allowed to check-in or carry-on O2 cylinders?

Answer 17

Yes, as long as they cylinders have been completely emptied of O2 and conform to COB size dimensions.
(9x16x20 inches or 23x40x50cm)

ALSO MUST:

• be able to be stowed & secured under the seat
• must provide proof that each bottle meets airworthy requirements

Question 18

List conditions under which POC maybe be brought on board?

Answer 18

Portable O2 Concentrator:
- can only be used in battery operated mode

• pax must bring sufficient number of batteries for duration of flight & unanticipated delays
• extra batteries must be individually packages so they do not come into contact with other batteries or metal objects
• pax must ensure that POC is free of oil, grease, or other petroleum products & is in good condition
• pax must have letter from physician stating that they have ability to hear, see and understand device’s cautions and warnings & respond accordingly.
  (If they are not capable, must be travelling with companion who is)

-letter must have issue date of no more than one year more than flight departure date

• Finally:
• PIC must be notified prior to flight that a pax will be using medical O2

Question 19

What additional points must be included in a briefing for a pax with a POC?

Answer 19

1. In the event of an on board fire, the pax and portable O2 concentrator should be moved to a location away from the fire
2. In the event of an emergency requiring an evacuation, the O2 equipment should remain on board the aircraft

Question 20

Can a pax use a POC during taxi, take-off or landing?

Answer 20

Yes, provided the POC is secure and does not restrict any pax’s access to an exit row or bulkhead seat

Question 21

Can a POC be used during refuelling?

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

What conditions must be met if POC is intended to be carried on board, but not used during flight? (2)

Answer 22

• must be empty and free of pressure

- battery must be removed and packaged separately

Question 23

Are portable kidney dialysis machines allowed onboard?

Answer 23

• allowed in hold (in addition to checked baggage)

- not permitted in cabin. (Typical size is 24x24x18 inches, so exceeds limitations).

Question 24

Are CPAP machines allowed on board?

Answer 24

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Machine:

-yes