Your information is very helpful. I have a friend who is looking at cancelling an upcoming trip because they are having such a hard time with the airlines giving information about flying with a wheelchair. They are flying overseas to take a river cruise and they have been told they cannot take their wheelchair on the plane and gate check it- that it has to be shipped separately. They are afraid they will lose the wheelchair before they get to their embarkation port.
I think they are being given the run around perhaps, and so I am seeking help and better information from folks on this board. I am definitely going to be doing some further research. You have given a wealth of information. Thank you so much.