He later described some Frontier flights where around 20 people were brought in wheelchairs to the departure gate, then only three people using them upon arrival. “We are healing so many people,” Biffle joked.

I mean, some people are probably abusing it…

But these CEOs are just telling on themselves that they don’t fly commercial.

Going thru security and getting to you seat is usually a lot of walking/standing. Then you sit for hours on a flight, have a short walk to baggage, and then taxi pickup is usually right there.

Getting in and getting off the plane are two drastically different things for someone with mobility issues.

But their real motivation is likely this bit:

which costs the airline between $30 to $35 per wheelchai