What condition qualifies a passenger as having a permanent or temporary loss of legs?

The selection of a passenger with a cast on legs or trained amputees as qualifying for a permanent or temporary loss of legs is based on specific criteria established for assessing mobility impairments in aviation settings. This condition directly indicates that the individual has experienced significant alteration in their leg function, either due to actual amputation or temporary immobilization from injury, which restricts their ability to walk unassisted.

In the context of aviation safety and assistance, recognizing individuals with such impairments is crucial for ensuring they receive the appropriate accommodations during travel. This might include assistance with boarding and disembarking, as well as accessibility considerations within the aircraft itself.

In contrast, passengers with back injuries or crutches might not necessarily experience a direct loss of leg function, while a broken arm primarily affects upper body mobility, having no direct relation to leg impairment. Therefore, the focus on actual conditions affecting the legs is what makes the selection of passengers with casts or trained amputees the accurate criterion for qualifying under this definition.