This airline wheelchair codes reference provides a list of Special Service Request (SSR) codes used to request wheelchair assistance and special handling services in airline reservations.
Find common wheelchair SSR codes such as WCHR, WCHS, WCHC, WCBD, WCBW, WCEC, WCER, and WCES, along with their corresponding Amadeus commands and service descriptions.
This reference is useful for travel agents, airline professionals, ticketing specialists, and GDS users handling passengers who require wheelchair assistance during their journey.
| # | Wheelchair Code | Amadeus Command | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WCBD | SRWCBD | Wheelchair with dry cell battery (passenger travels with battery-powered wheelchair using dry battery) |
| 2 | WCBW | SRWCBW | Wheelchair with wet cell battery (requires special handling due to liquid battery) |
| 3 | WCEC | SRWCEC | Electric wheelchair – passenger can walk short distances but needs assistance within airport |
| 4 | WCER | SRWCER | Electric wheelchair – ramp required for boarding/deplaning |
| 5 | WCES | SRWCES | Electric wheelchair – assistance required on stairs |
| 6 | WCHC | SRWCHC | Wheelchair – completely immobile passenger, requires assistance to/from seat and during boarding |
| 7 | WCHR | SRWCHR | Wheelchair – passenger can walk up/down stairs but cannot walk long distances |
| 8 | WCHS | SRWCHS | Wheelchair – passenger cannot use stairs but can walk short distances |
How to Use Wheelchair SSR Codes in Amadeus
To request wheelchair assistance for a passenger, use the appropriate SSR wheelchair code according to the passenger’s mobility requirements.
For example:
SR WCHR
The appropriate code should be selected based on the passenger’s ability to walk, use stairs, and reach the aircraft seat.
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