Abusing Wheelchair Privileges To Cheat The Airport Security Line

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I've done that in the past for legitimate medical reasons - at a certain point in foot recovery, walking is possible, but standing for a long period of time is not. I've been told by the airline that the only way to expedite through security and avoid having to stand in line painfully is to accept the wheelchair all the way to the gate. Leaving the plane, I'm okay to walk, albeit slowly, and prefer to move under my own turtle speed rather than be at the mercy of a wheelchair pusher. Other people's mileage may vary, but there are instances in which wheelchairs are incredibly useful for semi-mobile passengers.

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