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1 2 3 [Next] - When making your air travel reservation, you can ask for a special services request that will provide for assistance from ticket counter to gate. However, if you wish for a friend or loved one to accompany you through security and out to the gate, you can also request an escort pass. Your companion must show I.D. and must also follow security procedures - but if you are a nervous or neophyte traveller, having someone you know and trust by your side can make your trip through the airport more pleasurable. 11-Oct-2005 L. Gillson, Eloquent Insights ID1863 - Always let the airline or other transportation company know you will travel with an assistance dog. You may request a bulkhead seat, but it may not be assigned until airport checkin. A standard aisle seat may not be the best seat for you and the dog. They frequently have a small area under the seat with a bar that curves into that spot. Some airlines have more leg room that others. Service animals must be allowed on board with a disabled person at no charge, but can be denied boarding if they are a health or safety threat. Assistance dogs-in-training may not be allowed by all airlines and other transportation companies, hotels, etc. Remember your travel etiquette. Limit food/water to several hours before traveling, and toilet the dog before entering the airport. Be prepared with ziploc bags and paper towels, bring a chew toy, and limit water while traveling (a few ice cubes will do). Many countries will require a 6-month or longer quarantine. Discuss travel with your vet well before planning the trip and bring a health certificate, ID for the dog, and an assistance dog brochure. Be confident, but be prepared for the inexperienced employee. For more information, visit our website. Accessible Travel of Colorado 18-Dec-2003 Accessible Travel of Colorado ID325 - Remember that not all discounts are given freely - sometimes you must ask specifically if there are any disability discounts. I recently learned that some amusement parks will let wheelchair-bound individuals go in free of charge! No big deal if you travel by yourself, but to a family with a child in a wheelchair, it saves! 1-Jan-2000 Britney Beasley ID982 - As an RN who has escorted disabled travelers to many cities, I have found that many airlines will allow the disabled traveler to use the executive lounges for layovers. These areas often have better seating and restroom accommodations. This courtesy is especially nice for the person with a spinal cord injury or for others who are w/c dependent. 1-Jan-2000 Audrie Bethke ID984 - Before you fly, arrange for a gate pass for your assistant if you require help to get through airport security. Security personnel may not assist you with anything except the actual screening procedures. 29-Feb-2008 H. Girard ID2065 Would You Like to Add a Travel Tip?We welcome QUALITY travel tips from our users.Note: you will be required to enter the characters from a security image, so please make sure that you have your browser set to view images. (This measure was necessary to reduce spam.) You will be able to provide your URL, if applicable. Submit your travel tips and hints here. |
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