How to request special assistance from Delta at the airport?

Delta Airlines aims at ensuring that air travel is affordable and comfortable to every passenger. Wheelchair bound, medically challenged, visually or hearing impaired, special assistance services are offered by Delta to make the trip safe and comfortable. Learning to seek Delta Airlines special assistance beforehand can save you a bit of time and make your journey a not so bad one. To know more about the Delta airlines special assistance you can connect with  Delta Airlines at +1-404-209-3434 or you can directly reach out to Air1Network at +1-844-414-9223.

What Special Assistance Services Does Delta Provide?

Delta Airlines offers accessibility services on a broad scale depending on the needs of the various customers such as:

·         Check-in wheelchair assistance to boarding and arrival.

·         Medical accommodations, e.g. stretchers or oxygen machines.

·         Delta handicap assistance to the deaf or mute tourists.

·         Guidelines on service animals travel.

·         Assistance to the elderly passengers or passengers requiring more time to board.

·         Scholarly assistance to underage individuals or passengers with cognitive disabilities.

These services are offered in any large airport and may be reservable in advance or at the airport.

How to Request Special Assistance from Delta?

Delta suggests asking for help as early as possible preferably during booking or at least 48 hours before takeoff. Here are the main ways to do it:

1.      During Online Booking : Booking on delta.com, there is a section titled Special Assistance or Passenger Details. In this case, you will be able to indicate whether you need a Delta airlines wheelchair assistance, medical assistance or any other assistance. Delta will add it onto your reservation after confirmation.

2.      Follow the Booking Process (Manage My Trips)

·         Go to Manage My Trips on the Delta site: In case already booked, go in:

·         Enter your confirmation number and last name.

·         Choose the section of Accessibility Services.

·         Select your necessary support and save the changes.

This will make sure Delta gets the appropriate back up ready before you fly.

3.      At the Airport

In case you did not make a Delta special assistance request then you may request assistance at the Delta check-in desk or departure gate. Nevertheless, planning in advance will improve quicker organization and the least amount of delays.

All Assistance Services offered by Delta Airlines

Wheelchair Services

Delta also offers wheelchair services and any other staff assistance to passengers in need of assistance to move around terminals or boarding planes. You can also request:

·         Manual wheelchairs to be used at the airport.

·         Boardings/deplaning aisle chairs.      

·         Assistance to use electric mobility equipment to maintain secure storage and handling.

Health-Related and Medical Assistance

In case you are carrying on medical equipment or need onboard oxygen:

·         Give Delta 48 hours notice of departure.

·         Make sure that your portable oxygen concentrator (POC) is FAA approved.

·         Send necessary medical certificates where needed. 

Medical Desk Delta Delta has a Medical Desk that helps passengers with special in-flight medical requirements or paperwork.

Hearing and Vision Support

Delta offers employees to assist the visually or hearing impaired travelers navigate, board aircraft and be given safety briefings. Written materials or special briefings could be requested by the passengers.

Service Animals

Service dogs which are trained can be taken in the cabin, free of charge. There is the DOT Service Animal Air Transportation Form that passengers are required to fill in and hand it in 48 hours before they take off.

 Elderly Passenger Support

Delta provides assistance to its older travelers who might require some assistance to get to gates, clear security or board first. Wheelchair or escort service is possible either in advance or at the airport.

Contact Information of Delta Accessibility Team

When you need to contact Delta directly in relation to any access request on Phone (U.S. & Canada) then dial +1-404-209-3434 (available 24/7) or visit Website:www.delta.com; Special Assistance section. You can get service at the Airport where you just need to go to a Delta service counter or a gate agent for available assistance. 

Important Notes

·         Medical assistance and Delta wheelchair assistance services are all free.

·         Delta does not make passengers identify medical conditions, unless they need to know about them to plan safety or services.

·         In case you have made a booking with a travel agency, then call them and update your request of assistance.

·         In the case of international flights, other rules might be implemented particularly on medical devices and animals.

Conclusion

The special assistance program offered by Delta Airlines means that any traveler, irrespective of their age, mobility and health condition can be comfortable and safe when flying. Early asking for help, confirmation of arrangements in advance before a flight and expression of needs is the key to the stress free experience. Need more help? Give us a call at +1-844-414-9223 anytime.

You will need a wheelchair, medical assistance or other visual impairment support but Delta has a special team of accessibility which is eager to ensure that every journey will be easy and respectful.