We're both pretty flexible since work and school will not be a problem during the summer. But I was thinking that going mid-May would be better in terms of loads than waiting until June or July when all the families are taking vacations. My chair and I have flown a lot, so I know what to expect in terms of problems with flying with a power chair. I have been to London once before, and I find customs/immigration and the attitudes of the agents at LHR to be very good. I always gate-check my chair, which increases connection time needs. Less than an hour-and-a-half, even for domestic, is closely pushing it for me. It takes the baggage folks at least 30 minutes to get my chair up to the gate for me.

For the sake of battery power, I would love to be on one of the three non-stops from ATL. But if I have to connect in some other Delta city, I wouldn't mind. As I said, we are flexible as far as travel dates are concerned. The only flexibility issue that I see is with hotels. I have three picked out in London that are wheelchair accessible. However, most hotels only have a few accessible rooms and they go fast. I'd like to book pretty far in advance, but I know this is not smart when non-reving. I know that no one really knows if they're going to get seats on a flight until they're finally in their seat, but about how far out can you really tell if loads are favorable for non-reving on a specific flight?

I would ordinarily buy my own ticket; but they're pretty expensive this summer. And I've always wanted to experience the thrills and chills of non-reving. I'm probably a glutton for punishment. Oh well...