Travelling can be a great cause of anxiety at the best of times, but it’s even worse when you’re dependent on a walking aid.

Most trains and buses will allow you to board with your rollator or mobility aid since you can use these for buggies and wheelchairs. Nowadays, buses are easy to board with their hydraulic lowering mechanism, and train staff will provide a ramp. Just make sure to alert staff that you need assistance boarding.

If you’re travelling by coach or car, then a folding rollator is a great advantage since there isn’t much floor space in these vehicles. Fortunately, foldable lightweight rollators are easy to find and purchase – we have a great selection here at Love Mobility.

It’s normal for airports to cover vast areas of ground, so walking is essential unless you request a wheelchair from the airport specialist assistance team.

For everyone else, keeping your walking stick, walker or rollator is necessary for getting around the terminal building.

But what happens once you board the plane?

In most cases, you can travel with a rollator. If it’s for you, then no additional charge should be applied.

You may be allowed to take the rollator into the cabin if there is enough space. However, if not, it will most likely be stored in the hold, which may mean you’ll need additional help getting on and off the plane. Always make the airport staff away of your additional requirements before you set off – give at least 48 hours – by alerting your travel agent or airline.

If you’ve got a desire to travel, then look into purchasing a lightweight rollator with an aluminium frame. You can get extra-light options that will be easy to lift and put away. Also, foldable rollators are the best we can recommend for coach, car and plane travel.