Wheelchair-accessible private jet charter
Plan boarding, mobility-device and airport assistance before choosing an aircraft.
Plan your trip
The selected direct air carrier and aircraft need a case by case review; boarding, cabin fit, device storage and airport equipment must be confirmed in writing.
Confirm carrier acceptance and all trip terms in writing.
Planning details
Check the specific passenger, device, airports, cabin configuration and carrier together before accepting an aircraft.
DOT recommends aircraft-specific capability and limitation information. FAA guidance includes mobility-device batteries and handling instructions in the review.
Operational checklist
Assistance checklist
- Requested assistance
- Mobility-device specifications
- Battery information
- Boarding and deplaning plan
- Cabin and stowage fit
- Companion and service needs
- Written trip confirmation
View request details
Share only the information needed to evaluate the trip, but make it specific enough for the direct air carrier, airports, and service providers to confirm the plan.
Requested assistance
Describe the help requested at arrival, boarding, in the cabin, deplaning, and ground transfer, including any transfer limitations relevant to the plan.
Mobility-device specifications
Provide the make, model, dimensions, weight, folding or disassembly method, and written handling instructions for each device.
Battery information
Identify the battery type, watt-hour rating when applicable, whether it is removable, and the manufacturer's handling instructions for a powered device.
Boarding and deplaning plan
Ask what level entry, ramp, lift, aisle chair, transfer support, or other equipment is available at both airports for the proposed aircraft.
Cabin and stowage fit
Confirm the relevant door, aisle, seat, cabin, lavatory, and baggage-compartment constraints plus the approved device-stowage plan.
Companion and service needs
Identify a travel companion, service animal, portable oxygen concentrator, medication, or other equipment that requires carrier review.
Written trip confirmation
Obtain the selected direct air carrier's written confirmation of the aircraft, assistance, equipment, airport roles, and any limitations before booking.
Written confirmation
Before you confirm
Review the carrier, aircraft, total price and change/cancellation terms in writing.
View confirmation checklist
A general statement about accessibility is not enough. The final plan should identify who is responsible for each trip-specific step.
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The exact aircraft
Confirm the proposed aircraft type and configuration, approved seating, device stowage, relevant cabin dimensions, and any limitations.
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Both airports
Confirm the boarding and deplaning method, available equipment, service-provider contacts, and any alternate-airport implications.
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The mobility device
Confirm whether and how the device can be carried, protected, secured, disassembled, and returned, including the battery-handling plan.
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Carrier and traveler responsibilities
Document requested notice or arrival time, assistance roles, companion needs, required forms, and the process for reconfirming after an aircraft substitution.
Questions about this request
Are private jets wheelchair accessible?
There is no universal yes-or-no answer. Aircraft dimensions and configurations vary, as do airport equipment and direct air carrier procedures. Accessibility must be evaluated for the passenger, mobility device, airports, proposed aircraft, and selected carrier, then confirmed in writing.
Can a passenger remain in a personal wheelchair during flight?
Do not assume that a personal wheelchair is approved as an onboard passenger seat. The selected direct air carrier must confirm the approved seating and transfer plan for the specific aircraft, along with how the mobility device will be stowed and handled.
What wheelchair information is needed for a charter request?
Provide the device make and model, dimensions, weight, folding or disassembly instructions, battery type and rating when applicable, removable parts, and any manufacturer handling instructions. The carrier may ask for additional trip-specific information.
How early should I request wheelchair or mobility assistance?
Share the request as early as possible because the aircraft, airports, equipment, and carrier all require review. For air travel covered by Part 382, DOT says passengers are generally not required to provide advance notice for disability-related accommodations, while certain services or equipment can permit up to 48 hours' notice. A short-notice charter request can still be evaluated case by case, but no particular arrangement is assured.
Who confirms boarding equipment and assistance?
Jet Partners can coordinate the questions, but the selected direct air carrier, airport or FBO, and any service provider must confirm their respective roles and the equipment available for the proposed aircraft and itinerary. Obtain that plan in writing.
Does Jet Partners operate or control the aircraft?
No. Jet Partners coordinates the charter request and does not operate or control the aircraft. The licensed direct air carrier identified in the written proposal operates the flight and makes the final safety and operational decisions.
Review date and primary sources
Guidance and source links reviewed .
View sources
- Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights (opens in a new tab)
U.S. Department of Transportation
Current DOT summary of Part 382 rights, including aircraft-specific information, boarding assistance, assistive devices, and accessible features.
- General Travel Tips for Persons with Disabilities (opens in a new tab)
U.S. Department of Transportation
DOT planning guidance on advance coordination, device instructions, and the accommodations for which notice may be requested.
- PackSafe — Wheelchairs and Mobility Devices (opens in a new tab)
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA guidance on battery types, device preparation, carrier instructions, and conditions for transporting powered mobility devices.
- 14 CFR Part 382 — Disability in Air Travel (opens in a new tab)
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
Current regulatory text for nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in air travel.
- 14 CFR Part 295 (opens in a new tab)
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
Current rules distinguishing a charter services arranger from the direct air carrier in operational control.
- Jet Partners Terms of Service (opens in a new tab)
Jet Partners
Jet Partners' published charter arranger role and the written terms that govern a selected charter itinerary.
Request accessible charter options
Send your itinerary and assistance needs for an aircraft-specific review.
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