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For UK disabled travellers there are currently no concessionary fare schemes for air travel. Some airlines offer special fare arrangements where a severely disabled person has to travel with a companion. An allowance may be possible for the second traveller, but this is at the discretion of the airline.

Where a traveller requires more than one seat, Department for Transport Code of Practice says:

"Where, because of the nature of their disability or reduced mobility, a disabled person or person with reduced mobility requires two seats (or more), air carriers should consider offering the second (and third) seat at a discounted rate. This would also apply to assistance dogs where a second seat is requested. The air carrier should have its own policy in place for dealing with such requests and should inform disabled passengers about the supporting evidence required.

It is acknowledged that this arrangement is unlikely to be viable or practical in many circumstances, such as where an airline seat is sold as part of a holiday package. For reasons of viability, the airline can restrict the number of such bookings that they can accept on any particular flight. ... Passengers should be expected to provide proof of their need for two seats."

You will need to check with the airline policy before you book.

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