Traveling With Disabilities - Part 1
March 27th, 2008I AM taking off into the skies again, and once again I am reminded that my days of grab and go have seized to exist. Number one, the airlines restrictions and secondly my mobility challenge, so I am going to lead you down my proven pathway to - flying can be fun, even with a challenge.
ALWAYS start a folder to keep all your travel information in - keep a log of who you talked with and when and what you and they said - then as you make your reservations and travel plans and/or ideas always put those items in the folder.
FLYING can be fun and easy with a little planning and knowing what to expect. Always remember that a cheerful-fun attitude goes a long way in getting what you want and need.
YOUR first goal is to get a non-stop flight and the return flight also non-stop, even if it means to go to a different airport in your area - you will never regret this effort - the changing of planes is a huge challenge for anyone with a mobility or physical challenge.
GO online and look for all non-stop flights(round trip); now let me give you a little tip here: double check your return trip to make sure it is also non-stop as sometimes they will put you on a stop over flight, so don’t assume that you will also be getting a non-stop coming back….just keep checking until you find a non-stop flight package for both ways.
FILL out reservation as usual and then near the end is an area for special assistance, complete this area with your special needs; then after you have your confirmation number, call customer service and/or reservations to personally talk with an airline employee about your special needs assistance, once again note who you talked to and what you said and what they said and include this information in your travel folder.
PRINT out your e-ticket and leave the original on your computer just incase you need to log in for any reason, like you lost your printed out one or you left/lost your travel folder. Leave it on your email computer folder until you arrive back home, this way you can pick it up if you ever need it during your trip.
TRAVEL Reflection: “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”
-Martin Buber-
From - Darlene Siddons - My life is a work in progress; my current passion is heallth and wellness in the arena of organic food, holistic health, natural welllnes and sharing information with the physically challenged. This is done thru my spiritual path, embracing the law of attraction, unconditional love and loving from love within.
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