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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have seen many able bodied older adults requesting and using wheelchairs to get gates from check-in.  Mostly they seem to use this as a way to get through security and also not having to read or follow directions.  I think the airports and airlines should start charging a fee to use this unless they are really in need due to actual physical need.  What do you guys think?[/quote]

1) Not all disabilities are visible.
2) Being "able bodied" in the sense of being able to drag your back from the curb to check-in is not the same as being able to stand for the length of time that security takes, and then walk all the way to your gate.  I am able bodied and some of the airports are crazy spread out.  
3) Who is going to determine "actual physical need" - the judgy person behind them in line at security running to post online?  You know that keeping a doctor on payroll to conduct assessments is going to be more expensive than paying the guys that push people to the gates, right?
4) What do you care about airports being "too nice" to elderly people?  How is this a problem for you?  [/quote]

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