Posso avere assistenza per imbarcarmi?

Can I get assistance to board?

Pronunciation

im-BAR-car-mi — reflexive verb. as-sis-TEN-za — stress on third syllable.

When to use it

When you need help boarding due to mobility issues, age, injury, or travelling with young children.

What it means

'Posso avere assistenza' (can I get assistance) is a polite formal request. 'Imbarcarmi' (to board, reflexive form) means to embark. 'Imbarco' is the noun for boarding. Airlines and airports in Italy must provide boarding assistance to those who need it, free of charge.

Variations

Ho prenotato l'assistenza in carrozzina.

I booked wheelchair assistance.

Confirm at check-in even if pre-booked

Viaggiate con un bambino piccolo — c'è l'imbarco prioritario?

We are travelling with a small child — is there priority boarding?

Priority boarding for families is standard across EU airlines

Ho un'ingessatura — posso salire prima?

I have a cast — can I board first?

Medical conditions usually qualify for priority boarding

Mini Dialogue

— Posso avere assistenza per imbarcarmi? Ho difficoltà a camminare. — Certamente. Ha un documento di disabilità o solo la sua condizione attuale? — Ho avuto un incidente. Ecco il certificato medico. — Capisco. La accompagneremo al gate con una sedia a rotelle. Aspetti qui, per favore.

— Can I get assistance to board? I have difficulty walking. — Certainly. Do you have a disability document or just your current condition? — I had an accident. Here is the medical certificate. — I understand. We will accompany you to the gate with a wheelchair. Please wait here.

Cultural Note

EU airports are required to provide PRM (Passengers with Reduced Mobility) assistance free of charge under EU Regulation 1107/2006. This includes wheelchair assistance, help through security, and priority boarding. Notify the airline at least 48 hours in advance for the best service.

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