Travel in a wheelchair can be a stressful experience. Making your flight on time, maneuvering through the airport, and wrestling your luggage is hard for anyone. 1.  Arrive early All travelers are encouraged to get to the airport about three hours ahead of an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic flight. But when traveling in a wheelchair, you should get there even earlier. A metal chair can take more time to get through security. And if you have bags of medical supplies or medications to search or check, that may add even more time. 2.  Take your seat cushion with