THE ALLGOHERE AIRLINE DIRECTORY.

Virgin Atlantic Airways

Medical clearance not usually necessary unless health risk. Will carry manual wheelchairs/electric wheelchairs with dry cell batteries in hold. Narrow aisle wheelchairs available on all aircrafts. Guide dogs not allowed. Emergency instructions available in Braille (on request) or large print, but cabin staff can also advise deaf or blind passengers of emergency procedures on one to one basis if needed. Can provide oxygen with prior notice - currently free of charge but subject to change. Certain privately owned medical equipment can be carried on board. Will carry stretchers given advance notice. Specific seating with removable armrests for passengers with disabilities. Most aircrafts have 4 hearing induction loop systems on board - more can be requested. A340 aircrafts have accessible on-board toilets. Where available an air-bridge will be used for boarding, otherwise a lifting vehicle will be used - facilities in Barbados necessitate use of airport steps. Can cater for special religious or medical dietary requirements. Cabin staff are disability trained. Special assistance helpline: 01293 747 911. Minicom: 01293 747 691.