Airports are so large and busy and stressful that airport assistance is a must. I agree it’s not perfect but it is so much better than trying to manage alone 💜😊
January 2023 was the first time I used airport assistance and I was pleasantly surprised. I felt so much stress going to the airport for an international flight from the east coast in USA to the Philippines, my experience was almost without issue. I had a major problem in LAX California for my connecting flight but besides that nightmare, my trip was good. I was a little worried going through Taiwan for a connecting flight to Cebu Philippines. I must say EVA Air was spot on and got the job done. Arriving in Cebu Philippines I was treated so well. On my return flight I flew with Korean Air and they far exceeded my expectations. While I was sitting in the wheelchair waiting for the transport vehicle to take me to my connecting terminal in South Korea to go back to the states, the flight attendants exiting the plane all walked by me and wished me a safe trip home. That was so wonderful. Over all, Logan International Airport in my home state was excellent. LAX in California was bad, I can relate to the poor attitudes. It was my situation in LAX. Taiwan, Cebu Philippines and South Korea were excellent. I am no longer worried about international travel anymore. I will avoid going through LAX in the future :D
Thank you Elinor for this informative video. I will be using special assistance for the first time next month and didn't have a clue about the process.
This video is perfect for me because my family has started talking about going on vacation later this year. Last year I went to Aruba and traveling to get there took two days (even though I live in the US). I didn’t have my wheelchair yet and had never used one. Somehow I was able to make it through the airports on pure adrenaline, and sleeping on all the planes. As I continue to get weaker though, I think standing and walking would be too much, and I want to be able to sightsee when I actually get to the said vacation spot, so I think I will probably end up bringing my own chair. I don’t know how American airports treat wheelchairs so 😬… I was wondering how the security check works, thanks for covering all the points!❤️
@@anamegoesherea wheelchair isn’t needed just for people that can’t walk…even those that can walk with a cane need a chair as they are unable to stand for periods of time….I speak from personal experience…I have spinal degenerative disease, scoliosis and Fibromyalgia and where I can walk a short distance with a stick I can’t walk more than 20 metres and I can’t stand in a queue due to fatigue and severe pain….some of the distances you have to walk in an airport are a long way including going up and down steps…..this is why a wheelchair is needed…
@@zoemartin2507 i don't care about your bs issue first off and second off, u proved you can walk so SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP. you are the type of person that would use a mobility scooter because you dont wanna "tough it out"
I've used special assistance the last time I went on a plane and I live in North Queensland Australia and the airport was quite good. I was allowed to bord first and didn't have to use the stairs
Thank you for this video. You went into great detail. I need to travel from Rome, Italy to Jacksonville, FL. for my dad's 98th birthday with a stop in Charlotte. I can't climb any stairs or walk 30 meters without resting so I'll be very specific. I'm terrorized of being abandoned in an airport and missing my flight. I'll travel business class so I can rest on the transatlantic flights. Thanks again for the info and your advice.
I am terrified to fly because of everything you talked about. I would prefer to travel with my chair, but now I am worried that they’ll damage my chair and then not even care about it.
I'm with you there! Hate to fly...The way medical equipment is treated by many at the airlines is preposterous! With the price of most wheelchair being close to the price of a car, there is no way I am giving up my chair!
Thank you i am going from Bristol and have asked for special assistance.. the bit i am nervous about is getting from the Silver Stay Car Park to the airport..there is not a lot of information on this.
@@ElinorBrown@ElinorBrown it was rubbish. They refused and said I had to go on the bus, sent my wife to get boarding passes even though they know I had to be there and kept getting bumped for people being late. Was not good.
Very good video. Would the assist help meet up at the airport entrance. I am traveling with a wheelchair user. Therefore I can carry the two suitcases but not also push the chair in addition 😢
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Airports are so large and busy and stressful that airport assistance is a must. I agree it’s not perfect but it is so much better than trying to manage alone 💜😊
January 2023 was the first time I used airport assistance and I was pleasantly surprised. I felt so much stress going to the airport for an international flight from the east coast in USA to the Philippines, my experience was almost without issue. I had a major problem in LAX California for my connecting flight but besides that nightmare, my trip was good. I was a little worried going through Taiwan for a connecting flight to Cebu Philippines. I must say EVA Air was spot on and got the job done. Arriving in Cebu Philippines I was treated so well. On my return flight I flew with Korean Air and they far exceeded my expectations. While I was sitting in the wheelchair waiting for the transport vehicle to take me to my connecting terminal in South Korea to go back to the states, the flight attendants exiting the plane all walked by me and wished me a safe trip home. That was so wonderful. Over all, Logan International Airport in my home state was excellent. LAX in California was bad, I can relate to the poor attitudes. It was my situation in LAX. Taiwan, Cebu Philippines and South Korea were excellent. I am no longer worried about international travel anymore. I will avoid going through LAX in the future :D
Thank you Elinor for this informative video. I will be using special assistance for the first time next month and didn't have a clue about the process.
This is such a valuable video! Thanks for sharing these tips!
Glad it was helpful!
I wish there were more videos like this out there. It’s so helpful! Thank you for making it.❤
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this. I have CFS too. I'm looking to go on my first holiday abroad since going from mild to moderate. Great to know what to expect. ❤
Hope you have fun!
This video is perfect for me because my family has started talking about going on vacation later this year. Last year I went to Aruba and traveling to get there took two days (even though I live in the US). I didn’t have my wheelchair yet and had never used one. Somehow I was able to make it through the airports on pure adrenaline, and sleeping on all the planes. As I continue to get weaker though, I think standing and walking would be too much, and I want to be able to sightsee when I actually get to the said vacation spot, so I think I will probably end up bringing my own chair. I don’t know how American airports treat wheelchairs so 😬… I was wondering how the security check works, thanks for covering all the points!❤️
so happy the video was useful to you!
@@ElinorBrown the funny part is that you "can walk" with a cane so you don't NEED a wheelchair
@@anamegoesherea wheelchair isn’t needed just for people that can’t walk…even those that can walk with a cane need a chair as they are unable to stand for periods of time….I speak from personal experience…I have spinal degenerative disease, scoliosis and Fibromyalgia and where I can walk a short distance with a stick I can’t walk more than 20 metres and I can’t stand in a queue due to fatigue and severe pain….some of the distances you have to walk in an airport are a long way including going up and down steps…..this is why a wheelchair is needed…
@@zoemartin2507 i don't care about your bs issue first off and second off, u proved you can walk so SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP. you are the type of person that would use a mobility scooter because you dont wanna "tough it out"
@@zoemartin2507 SO SHUT UP!! tired of people making excuses for other dummies.
I've used special assistance the last time I went on a plane and I live in North Queensland Australia and the airport was quite good. I was allowed to bord first and didn't have to use the stairs
that’s great!
Board.
Thank you for this video. You went into great detail. I need to travel from Rome, Italy to Jacksonville, FL. for my dad's 98th birthday with a stop in Charlotte. I can't climb any stairs or walk 30 meters without resting so I'll be very specific. I'm terrorized of being abandoned in an airport and missing my flight. I'll travel business class so I can rest on the transatlantic flights. Thanks again for the info and your advice.
I am terrified to fly because of everything you talked about. I would prefer to travel with my chair, but now I am worried that they’ll damage my chair and then not even care about it.
I'm with you there! Hate to fly...The way medical equipment is treated by many at the airlines is preposterous! With the price of most wheelchair being close to the price of a car, there is no way I am giving up my chair!
In the US the people employed by the airport expect a tip so be prepared
Thank you i am going from Bristol and have asked for special assistance.. the bit i am nervous about is getting from the Silver Stay Car Park to the airport..there is not a lot of information on this.
if you call special assistance, they should be able to bring a wheelchair to the car park if you need one!
@@ElinorBrown@ElinorBrown it was rubbish. They refused and said I had to go on the bus, sent my wife to get boarding passes even though they know I had to be there and kept getting bumped for people being late. Was not good.
Very good video. Would the assist help meet up at the airport entrance. I am traveling with a wheelchair user. Therefore I can carry the two suitcases but not also push the chair in addition 😢
Do they help with a connecting flight? Do you have to go find someone somewhere?
I can't believe someone tried to get out of bringing you a wheelchair! That's awful how you were treated!!
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