Hi @evieg, I'm one of the old codgers, have had a mobility scooter for about 2 years. If you need a scooter in this country then buy one, you probably only need to spend £3-500 for a small one that comes into 4 parts and quite easily goes into the back/ boot if a car. Airports no probem, they will provide a wheelchair at the point where you have to give the mobility scooter up when it goes into the hold, but you can also consider hearing a scooter which you can do in most countries now. If you are unsure about buying one or if money is an issue, start by checking you local Cash Converter type shops, they usually have lots for sale at very good prices , they, like new cars, don't hold their value, and a lot of for obvious reasons are used by older people who pass on, go into homes, get more disabled and the family buy them a new/updated scooter hence the plethora available. Good luck😜

hi, i am like grandma an old codger but i have had 3 mobility scooters and now have a folding electric wheelchair for distances . Be very careful when making your choice, i and my wife have been to U.S.A. for last few years both with mobility scooters and electric wheelchair. No problems with either, however having used both i prefer the electric wheelchair, its better for distance ( i have 2 batteries one in each side each will do approx 12 miles each so total of 24 miles before needing charged , my mobility scooters couldnt come near this). Also i find the wheelchair more stable (have tipped out of mobility scooter once not good). Air travel with the wheelchair is no problem , drive it down to plane door , take out batteries fold wheelchair and board plane , wheelchair is waiting when you get off plane. I also find you are takenmore seriously in a wheelchair especially in U.S. as lots of people use mobility scooters there because of their size. The electric wheelchair is more manouverable, mine is american made by company called fold and go all their workers are in wheelchairs so they have a good idea what is needed . the price is about the same 3000 dollars. Whichever you choose take your time and shop around before making your decision , also check with civil aviation authority as some batteries are too big for air travel . Finally good luck and enjoy ! yours hank