Guests with special needs are dealt with sensitivity on Allegiant Air. They will be given a pre-boarding which may be ahead of all passengers. But prior information must be given to the airline about your special requirements.
Here is the kind of assistance the airline provides you.
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Use your confirmation code or ticket number to find your flight on ‘Manage Travel’.
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Choose the option of Add on ‘Special Service Request’.
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Save the request for ‘Special Service Request’.
When a situation demands, you will find other supports besides Allegiant Air wheelchair assistance. Our Air1Network blog will be insightful for those requiring special assistance.
What special assistance do I get on Allegiant Air?
Allegiant Air has tried to make air travel as accessible for passengers as possible. So, you can get all assistance you need. But you must put in a Special Service Request at least 48 hours before departure. If the flight is departing in the next 48 hours, you can call the special assistance phone number of Allegiant Air. The steps to be followed to add wheelchair assistance when you fly with Allegiant Air are given below.
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Bring your own mobility assistance - You may be able to bring it in cabin or check it in hold.
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Assistance to reach the aircraft and gate area - A wheelchair will be provided at the check-in desk.
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Assistance to deplane and reach the terminal entry - Inform the airline of the assistance needed before departure.
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Bring a service dog - Prior information and submitting documents is required.
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Special seating - Extra legroom seats
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Gate pass for an escort - This may depend on availability at an airport.
Allegiant has a disabilities team that can be contacted via email. You can also complete a ‘customer request for assistance form’ available online. For further assistance, you can visit or contact Air1Network.
Do I need to contact Allegiant Air for adding wheelchair?
The space for wheelchairs in the cabin is limited to 2 and on some flights only one. Cabin storage is on a first-come, first-served basis. So you will have to check availability by calling Allegiant Air wheelchair assistance phone number. Besides calling, you have other options to request special assistance.
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Find your flight on ‘Manage Travel’ - After booking a ticket up to 48 hours before departure.
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Book SSR or Special Service Request when you reserve a seat - This can be done online by you or your travel agent.
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Submit an online form - You can select the special service you need on an online form and give details of your requirement.
Can I bring my own wheelchair on Allegiant Air?
Yes, you can bring your own wheelchair on Allegiant. But Allegiant urges you to arrive at least 2 hours before scheduled departure. Under all circumstances, Allegiant wants you to be at the airport 45 minutes before departure. Here are a few reasons why you must give some more time to the airline when you have your own wheelchair.
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Time taken in preparing the wheelchair for checking - Precautions have to be taken with a motorized wheelchair with batteries.
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Ensuring the wheelchair will go through the cargo door - A few parts may have to be detached so that it doesn’t get stuck at the cargo door.
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Detaching batteries of a motorized wheelchair - Batteries are usually not allowed in the cargo. You will have to detach them and carry them in the cabin.
Urgent requirements of special assistance on Allegiant Air can also be dealt with. Feel free to visit or contact Air1Network for details on how to manage an urgent requirement.