Ken Harrower was not allowed to board a Porter Airlines flight in Calgary because he was unable to disconnect the battery of his electric wheelchair.
Ken Harrower was not allowed to board a Porter Airlines flight in Calgary because he was unable to disconnect the battery of his electric wheelchair . The International Air Transport Association ( IATA ) allows passengers to carry one non-spillable gel battery and one spare as carry-on.
Harrower and his travel companion had informed the airline about the wheelchair in advance.
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