Cerebral palsy: How airport staff shortages inspired a grandfather to invent a carry-on wheelchair that doubles as luggage

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I asked Jane to sit in it and give me her honest opinion and she said, ‘It’s absolutely cr*p!’” Jane sitting in the Traveller Chair at a tube station He added: “I’d not invented a product personally before, but I’m a chartered engineer and have been working in management for the manufacturing industry for years, so I’ve always looked for solutions to overcome problems. That means it sits above your head and you’re confident that you can carry on with your journey after the plane’s wheels hit the floor.” Jane sitting in the Traveller Chair Richard is keen to stress that the chair cannot be used by anyone paraplegic or for long-term use — it is designed for people like Jane with restricted mobility. “With the Traveller Chair there’s none of that uncertainty.” Jane is delighted with her husband’s ingenious invention. I wanted to lead as normal a life as possible and I’ve done that.” The Traveller Chair in overhead storage Jane added: “It’s driven me on.