I broke my ankle on october 11th and had my cast put on october 16th. And i should be getting a walking cast on october 30th. My fiance is in the army and he is getting leave time from november 11th to the 24th.Anyways hes driving from texas to virginia and he wants me to fly out to texas and ride back with him. That would be a day in the plane and two maybe three days in a car. I dunno if i should do it because i don't know if it would be bad for my ankle and if i would be comfortable on a plane with a cast on since theres really not enough leg room on planes. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to do this or not. What do you think i should do?
2006-10-21 08:09:28 · 8 answers · asked by Sarah D 2 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Yes, you can fly on a plane with a walking cast. When I sprained my ankle and was put into an air cast (similar to a walking cast), they simply pat-searched me, dusted my shoes, and assisted me on the plane. There is no reason a temporarily disabled person should not be able to fly in a plane. I am sure the airline will accommodate your needs.
2006-10-21 08:15:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Better you travel with a cast on your ankle than to fly in a plane with a cast on it's landing gear. Go for it girl, and have a good trip---see you next "fall".
2006-10-21 16:52:46 · answer #2 · answered by EMAILSKIP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason you can't. I am sure there is plenty of room for a cast... if not I would think the airline has to make sure they put you where there is room.
2006-10-21 08:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by wizardslizards 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I TRAVELED from the philippines to france with a broken hip and femur. not comfortable but possible; make sure you get anti coagulant because you could get a fibrosis as i did;tell your doctor
2006-10-21 08:48:44 · answer #4 · answered by jean marc l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak with the airlines; they could accomodate you in an exit row.
2006-10-21 08:17:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the Amtrak and get a private cabin.
2006-10-21 08:17:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your family doctor. He will give you the best advice.
2006-10-21 08:11:22 · answer #7 · answered by Joe Prosnick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do it but tell the airline first
2006-10-21 10:19:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋