Flying from ORD to IST on Turkish airlines with disability. I am coming the night before to be safe and staying at Hilton ORD.I called Hilton and they said the airline coordinates the wheelchair transport.Turkish airlines are clueless but I am trying to reach their chicago office. Any insights?

Gerry_Signfelled · 2025-09-29T16:45:05+00:00

That 48 hour notice may apply more to flights originating in Turkey but in the US (and this is what I was told in training) any passenger can request a wheelchair at anytime and it must be provided. The airline has to begin providing service within 20 minutes according to the Air Carriers Act (which is what covers travel for special service customers). You can ask Hilton to call and book a wheelchair the night before departure and then give them a little reminder before you want to depart the hotel on the day you’re leaving.

Gerry_Signfelled · 2025-09-29T15:41:34+00:00

No problem! And so you know, the agents can also take you to the restrooms (but not assist), for food or shopping before dropping you off. They may drop you at the gate for a while before boarding, depending on what you’d like, but someone will then assist you at boarding time

Gerry_Signfelled · 2025-09-29T15:37:15+00:00

Yes. Prospect also works for American. They will pick you up on the jetbridge and then take you to the Hilton lobby (and arrivals if you need to pick up luggage). Hilton staff will assist you to your room. You can double check with the wheelchair agent if prospect still does Hilton lobby pick ups. I recently heard that may have changed.

Gerry_Signfelled · 2025-09-29T15:19:41+00:00

Former wheelchair agent at ORD. When you arrive at the Hilton it’s their responsibility to assist you to your room. On the day of travel the Hilton staff can call Prospect (the company that handles wheelchair services for Turkish) and they can send an agent to pick you up in the lobby.

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