TSA Cares Form: www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/cares Thank you: use same link: www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/cares Video for kids by Grover: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jItntcafiaW4mLA.html Behavior information form: www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/cares Do not miss the tips about this free program throughout my video. These videos may be helpful: bit.ly/OutfitsForAirplane bit.ly/PackingStrategies bit.ly/UpdatesTravel2024 Seen in This Video: Sweater: bit.ly/3FMswjV (over-sized) 3/4 sleeve shirt: bit.ly/3WTuMeV Watch band: bit.ly/3sYuTqv Green striped sweater: bit.ly/3UucAH7 (size 10 fits Medium) Travel Tips by Laurie Shirts: bit.ly/MyTravelShirts Amazon page: www.amazon.com/shop/traveltipsbylaurie

I've been through awareness level classes for dealing with autism, and I recommend it for anyone who works with the public. it gives an understanding how things that are innocuous to us can be overwhelming to them, and really, it makes them less scary to us.

My husband uses a wheelchair and we have used this twice recently. It makes the TSA process so much less stressful and is much appreciated.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

That is great!

@calvinj5639

Жыл бұрын

Do they let you through to a separate line? Or is it still through the general security line?

@threadedpieces4517

Жыл бұрын

@@calvinj5639 I'm not sure. We have Global Entry so we were taken through the TSA pre-check line. Not sure if that is the case for everyone or not

@calvinj5639

Жыл бұрын

@@threadedpieces4517 Asking because we usually call for wheelchair assistance and the attendant just waves his badge and brings us to the front of the line. Does having a TSA escort ward off all of the mean ones to take a chill pill? :)

@kimberly8858

2 ай бұрын

@@calvinj5639ignore them if they can they will do it themselves and there are those without problem doing it they should ask for doctor letters

I learned about this traveling with my daughter with autism and my younger son. She had a meltdown because the kiosk was closed and couldn’t buy candy. I had to walk from the rental car drop off to the other side of the airport with her screaming. Airport workers came over and asked what they could do to help and opened up a line to security just for us after she calmed down. I was so grateful I was crying. I was traveling with my kids alone because of a family emergency. (My husband was over seas due to work.) It was an incredibly stressful trip for many reasons. I will be forever grateful for the airport employees that offered help and gave me a hug when I really needed one. I was a mess.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I bet! When it’s good, it’s so good.

I can’t express how comforting this information is! I have an invisible disability and have had a couple very embarrassing and scary experiences, the latest one being this past Fall at JFK. I’ve been dreading going back to the airport for our upcoming trip ever since. Thanks to this video, I called TSA cares today to make arrangements and have since watched your video a few more times just to hear the reassurance. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 💖

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I hope it works out so smoothly for you!

@paulines8337

Жыл бұрын

I can relate to you well as I have several invisible disabilities too. I've been a little anxious about my upcoming trip. What if my body isn't doing well that day? I'm glad to know this program exists.

Laurie this is brilliant! There should be way more awareness of these needs and a big shout out to TSA for providing such a wonderful service. Travel should be for everyone!!!! Thanks so much for doing this video!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is so helpful. I just do not know what words they would type into the search bar to make this video pop up.

@HuskyLabMama

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I would use 'TSA with diagnose', Airport secirity with Diagnose' or so on

@MarvinLikoPuha

Жыл бұрын

Love and appreciate this topic. Thank you for your thoughtfullness and care Laurie! ❤

I'm Autistic, and I have a complete breakdown every time I have to go to the airport. The TSA line is something I dread! I've had really negative experiences on international flights (not from TSA or other passengers, but being overwhelmed by everything happening). I'm going to be flying out of state 1 week from day, and I'm going to see if my dad would be okay with us using this service. I also appreciate your traveling with medicine videos since I need multiple prescription medications! I've just discovered your channel, and watching your videos has helped put my mind at ease.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Hi, just know that you may make a mistake. Even if they need to see something in your bag like they do with my coffee, you will not be in trouble. It will take 3-5 minutes. And have fun!

I have autism and I’m living proof that not only is TSA cares available but it works because I had to use it for my trip to Disney World with my family in 2021 my cousin is a TSA officer at TF green airport which is where I was going to fly out of so she was able to help us out with setting up TSA cares and I . would be glad to share my experience with any of your viewers who are nervous because they are going to have to use the system for the first time it’s not scary it’s actually really easy and wonderful

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing!!

I’ve used tsa cares once at a small airport because I’m autistic with ADHD and PTSD. The agent met me at the airport entrance, and helped me get my bags inside the airport! It made everything so much less stressful especially because I was flying with my pet! I’ll be using it again when I fly this December!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

8 ай бұрын

Wow, so glad it helped and was available. The officer I interviewed was SO sweet!

I'll believe it when I see it. I'm a burn survivor, double amputee. I have a prostethtic leg. I can only stand for a couple minutes. I have avoided getting on a plane since 2016 (and even then only because my last grandparent died) because of how AWFUL the TSA treats me. I've been separated from my people. Made to stand for 10 minutes or more, and denied a chair when I said I couldn't stand any longer. Ordered not to speak. Physically assaulted (my lady area was literally cupped and groped.) Been loudly asked intimate questions about my burn scars. Been swiped EVERY TRIP for bomb residue. Had my leg TAKEN AWAY FROM ME for nearly 20 minutes so it could be scanned from multiple angles (they damaged it, too, yanking the socket liner out too hard.) I have NEVER been offered a private screening area or any extra assistance. And sadly, my avoiding TSA altogether by driving wherever is come to an end. I can't drive from Arizona to Italy. So, yeah. I'll fill out the forms for the domestic legs of the trip. Thanks for letting us all know about the service. But... I'll believe it when I see it. I don't truly despise much in this world... and then there's the TSA.

Thank you so much for this, Laurie! My mom is mobility limited, and my daughter has autism, so travel is always stressful for us. This could make a huge difference for us. I consider myself a savvy traveler, and had no idea about this program before now. Some airports are providing special lanyards to those with sensory issues- see what SEA is doing in this area. So much more considerate and helpful across the board! Thanks again!

@MM-yh2mi

Жыл бұрын

We have used a PSS with TSA Cares and the sunflower lanyard. Both have been helpful. We also notify the airline so they can add a special code so the flight attendants, etc know about our needs. It has been such a huge help.

Our last vacation I signed up for TSA Care. The TSA agent contacted me before our flight and we arranged to meet at the ticketing counter. She went above and beyond by meeting us on the curb and helping us get into the airport and walked us through both the check-in and TSA security process. She communicated with the other agents to make our screening thorough, quick and easy. Normally its a stressful experience juggling all our carry-ons, wallets, tickets, phones and shoes while they swab my daughter and her wheelchair and also making sure our Autistic son follows directions and doesn't wander away or get detained. From now on I will always secure this service to eliminate the stress and confusion that our family has experienced at the airport. Thank you for making this video and helping families like mine with their traveling needs.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

It can be so helpful to family members who need it in the airport. Thanks for sharing!

I just want to thank you so much for sharing this video. My husband has very limited vision and it has been so stressful going through the security process. I had never heard of this service and just happened to watch your video prior to a trip we were taking. After watching your video, I contacted TSA cares and completed the online form. Unfortunately, the TSA rep in Oakland contacted us after we were through security. However, Portland contacted us several days before our trip, gave us the number to call after we were checked in and helped us through the security screening. They were great!!! I just can’t thank you enough!!! 💐 We have another trip coming up next month and I’ve already contacted TSA Cares. Thank you again, you’ve changed our lives.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

3 ай бұрын

Okay I am so glad you had one good experience. Glad to know.

I wish Canada had something like this for travellers. I find that even though I have travelled a fair bit going through security causes me THE most anxiety simply because it's so busy and so loud and confusing with all the voices talking all at once. With my hearing issues it makes my brain and aids hard to process the information so that it's not just a wall of noise. Thanks for talking about something that alot of people don't address with travelling.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I bet so! You may want to contact their security office to see if there are options.

I have a blood disorder that makes it impossible to walk any distance. I thought I would be mortified using a wheelchair in the aitport, but the wheelchair operators couldn’t have been nicer. They made me feel so comfortable. Just a note, we tipped them well each time. I’m sure they aren’t paid enough. I was so grateful for those women who helped me.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Yes they are not paid enough. That is a great service too. Good for you for traveling!

I was looking into this because I have ADHD but sadly it doesn’t apply (despite ADHD being a disability). It’s really challenging to focus and not get overwhelmed and melt down with all the noise and people in the airport. I’m so glad this exists for people who can use it though!!!! Also, I have seen someone get wheeled (in a chair)to their gate an hour or more before their flight. No one was there to help them (they were a clearly older, maybe 75+ year old person). I ended up getting myself some water and some for them too just because I felt so bad. No one was caring for this poor person, making sure they were okay. Just abandoned at the gate. I don’t think this program existed back then but I would hope it offers better assistance than this person had.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I think you do not have to fit into the list I showed. It is for anyone who would benefit from having extra time.

Omgoodness thank toy for this video. Brittney is so sweet. I have to call TSA cares for my 19 yr old son who has Muscular Dystrophy and spinal Fusion.

Thank you Laurie for this video, I’m so glad that TSA has more programs to help people with special needs. As a pediatric occupational therapist, for 41 years, I frequently would be consulting with families to travel with their child with sensory processing needs. It’s important to remember that this is great help for only one process of the travel plan. There may be additional plans needed for being on the airplane, staying in a hotel and eating out at restaurants. People with autism frequently respond well to pictures and a picture schedule. Watching a movie beforehand where people go through TSA line and fly can be very helpful. Also creating a picture storyline that can be presented. Many children with autism have special objects that they like to hold especially when they’re stressed. It be good to practice before hand putting that object in a plastic bag and then in a box. This would simulate what they need to do in the TSA line. There are many suggestions on the Internet for tips and tricks for traveling with special needs, also remember to ask your therapist. Happy travels!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Here is a video for kids to help prepare them, and I know the PHX airport has a room for sensory-sensitive passengers: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jItntcafiaW4mLA.html

Happy New Year Laurie, health, joy and travels in 2023!

What a great way to end the year and start a new one with this really important information thank you Laurie !

This was great - we have an autistic child in the family, so really appreciate this.

Laurie,it’s so great that you did this! Valuable,needed and appreciated! Happy,Happy New Year to you and your family ❗️❤️🎉🙏🏻

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I hope it helps so many travelers!

I have used TSA Cares almost every time I travel (didn't use it if someone else was helping me book a ticket or traveling with me,) and I love it! I have had some problems but that is par for the course when places are busy and really you just need patience. When my best friend and her other best friend (both special needs) were going to Disney I had suggested using this service and it made it so much better and easier for both of them as well as the mom that went with them. She didn't know about this program before, but it really helped! Then again, she was calling me every 3rd hour for travel tips too lol (Yes I did recommend your channel and it helped a lot as well.)

Thank you for bringing this to my attention. My Mom is hearing impaired and struggles with TSA lines and the chaos. This will make her travel experience much more enjoyable.

I use the airline's special assistance for mobility issues and have been greatly relieved for the assistance. I'm traveling next month, so went ahead and filled out the TSA form as well. I appreciate the information, having assistance has made it possible for me to continue to travel. Thank you for all of your tips and research!

Thank you so much Laurie! So grateful for you! Youve made traveling so less stressful

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

OMG this is just awesome! this made me cry! thank you!

Thank you. Just filled out the form

Thank you for making a video on this topic!! Much appreciated!!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I was not sure how to title it since it is for any disability or need at the airport. Hope it helps

Happy new year and merry 7th day of Christmas! Thank you for putting this information out again - great timing with the start of the new year.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I hope it helps! I debated on the title so more people can find it.

Thank you for this, Laurie. I have a boot on my foot from a fall. We leave on Tuesday, so I'm gonna have to call. Thank you, and happy new year!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Yes, try it. You can also request a private pat down and they will wand you in a little room-like thing.

Thank you Laurie for this important information! We do training at the airport with our future service dogs and TSA has always been terrific.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! That is such a fantastic service!!

Thank you Laurie! I am forwarding this to my brother for his autistic son. Thank you for sharing this wonderful information.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

It is such a great program if needing help in the TSA line.

Thanks so much, Laurie! What an important and very helpful video. My oldest son and I have traveled to France a couple of years ago, and are looking forward to going again this summer. This info is so welcomed! He is fairly high functioning on the autism spectrum, but he is incredibly concerned with following rules, doing the right thing, etc. One thing he does is to ask “why?” If someone tells him to do something that doesn’t make sense. To an overworked TSA agent, that might come off as non-compliant, but that isn’t the case at all. He just needs to make sense of it. Once he hears why, he will definitely do as asked. But it makes me nervous that there could be a misinterpretation of his behavior. A more understanding TSA situation would be wonderful. We had no problems on our last trip, but this info takes a load of stress off of my mind. One thing I did on our last trip was to go to the TSA site and print out the disability card and write that he had autism. I also brought a note from his doctor. Neither were needed and everything went smoothly, but it is great to know a separate line may be available to us this time.

Thank you Laurie, for caring to do this video! My adult daughter has autism and anxiety. The TSA flow is challenging but she manages it. So glad to know about the program if things change! ❤️

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad! They have made it easier.

Laurie, thanks a bunch for informing us about this new TSA service!! I recently started using a mobility aid and this is added reassurance for me as I travel thru airports.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Oh good!

THANK YOU! You have no idea how timely this is. We need to send my MIL on a flight from our house back home. She’s severely handicapped. This was so helpful. I needed the information about a person walking to the gate and meeting too. Thanks so much!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Oh I’m so glad Kelly!!!!

Thank you for this video!

Laurie, thank you so much for this! I have several invisible disabilities and have my good and bad days. Sadly, I can be having a really rough day, and it's only evident to those closest to me. This program elevates the anxiety that was building about traveling solo in a couple of months.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I am so proud of this program!

Thank you so much for sharing this information! My children have so much anxiety and as their first flight approaches I hope this will help them feel safe and excited to travel.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I hope it helps!

this is great news, thank you so much for sharing it with us! i have a chronic pain condition and accompanying panic attacks when traveling. i'm definitely going to fill out the tsa cares form for my future flights. as a tip for others in my situation, because i am in constant pain, it is difficult to travel, but i have found that flying first class alleviates not only much of my physical pain, but also most of my panic/anxiety. first class is more comfortable, usually quieter, and less stress all around.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes! This tsa program would help so much.

I love your channel! You give such great tips to make everyone more comfortable.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much! I am visually impaired and will be flying for the first time in May 2023 and am nervous and was worried I would feel rushed and not be able to see where to put things or where to go. This is amazing and will be so helpful! New subscriber! ❤

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

You can do it! I hope it helps.

I'm so glad this program exists now. Sadly several years back we tried to fly with our "special" daughter. Very long story short, it did not go well and we will never be able to fly with her again.

Thank you so much for doing this video; as an autism mommy this video will definitely come in handy when I go on a trip in April.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Yay so glad it will help with your trip!

Brittanie, you're awesome!!!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I wanted to take her to lunch! So sweet and professional!

Thank you for sharing this information about TSA Cares ❤ My hubby and I will try this on our next fight👍 we are Pre-TSA and always tell the airline carrier when booking we need help but never thought about TSA. We never had issues in the last few years but early TSA hubby felt like he was over searched. Hubby is Vietnam vet 🇺🇸 and below knee prosthetic. Again Thank you for sharing.

What a great program for those who need help. Thanks Laurie for walking us through this!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I think it is so helpful to people flying with some sort of disability.

@martha500

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Laurie. I have mobility problems just walking distances and always do wheelchair assist. It’s easy getting on the plane but never have chairs waiting no matter is I remind airline attendants and assure it’s on my ticket. Any suggestions on how to improve this, especially on international travel. Last time my Atlanta, my home airport kept me waiting an hour at gate for wheelchair after several reminders!!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

@@martha500 I do not have tips for that. Unfortunately that is a high turnover type of company that is another company. Very frustrating! Can you take your own? My mom did that.

This is really awesome. Thank you so much. As always you are avant-garde!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Woohoo!

GOD BLESS YOU. I HAVE BEEN WAITING ON THIS!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I hope the tips help.

Thank you so much for sharing this. We flew in September with my daughter who is going through a severe time of anxiety. I wish we had known about TSA cares!!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Now you have this video as a resource. Hope the next trip and her time now is smoother!

Thank you for making this video. I recently learned that I would need to fly with my elderly father (mobility issues). Didn't know where to start, now I do. Thanks again.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, this would be perfect!

What a great video! I have mobility issues and will need to take advantage of these wonderful people. Thank you!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I though these tips would be helpful! So glad the tsa has this program.

Thanks to this video I used this service for my brother who uses a wheelchair and had a ton of oncology meds with him. It was a God sent as just thinking about my brother going through TSA gave me massive anxiety. I also had my autistic son with me. Thanks you so much Laurie! I highly recommend this service👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

The TSA did such a great job with this program!

So helpful! Thank you!

Thank you SO much for this video! My 21 yr old daughter is autistic and we will be traveling to London next month out of Atlanta and I never knew this was available! We flew domestic last year and TSA was a nightmare! Thank you!!!

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

Will you be flying out of Heathrow on the way back? If so, I've got a tip to share that's specific to Heathrow.

Thank you! I have a complicated medical situation and will be traveling alone in 4 days (last time I tried this I ended up in an ambulance instead of the plane) and had no idea about this program. I submitted my info. Such deep gratitude to you for making this video-I think this is my first comment on a KZread video ever! :)

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Ha! Took me 10 years to ever even subscribe to an exercise gal lol.

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

God Bless Britney! ❤️🙏

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

She was a gem!

Laurie, I simply cannot thank you enough. I need a wheelchair at the airport and feel TSA Cares will be so helpful. Thanks so much for all your your travel tips. ❤

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! To get a wheelchair you will need to request one when you book your ticket or when you arrive - at your airline's ticketing counter (not the TSA). I hope it goes smoothly!

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

And (if you don't already) I highly suggest doublechecking with the airline desk when you get to the airport to make sure that your request for wheelchair assistance actually made it onto your reservation - I didn't check the first few times because I just assumed, but the first time I doublechecked at the airport, it's a good thing I checked because it hadn't gotten on there, even though 1) it had for previous trips, and 2) I had selected that I was traveling with my own wheelchair (I think United used to assume that, if you were traveling with a personal chair, that you needed assistance, so they automatically set it up or something, and the first time I checked, either it got forgotten or they had just recently changed their policy of automatically setting it up). I think each airline does it slightly differently, but selecting it when booking (if it's listed as an option), and then doublechecking when you get to the airport, will make sure that it makes it onto your reservation. I traveled with my manual wheelchair for a little over 2 years and utilized the wheelchair assistance service for the 7 times I flew during that time (can't wheel myself and all my stuff through the airport, so needed someone to push me), but now that I have a chair with a motor (allows me to get through the airport independently with all my stuff), when I fly again in a few weeks, I will be checking with the person at the desk to make sure "wheelchair assistance" has been taken off my reservation - the last 3 times I flew, at least one flight each time, there was someone waiting at the gate to push me to my next gate, but I didn't need it and, because I've now been on both sides of it (needing it and not needing it), I don't want them wasting time waiting for me when they could be spending that time helping someone who does need the assistance. Oh, and if you need assistance at your second/subsequent airport(s), I suggest that, as soon as you board, that you ask the flight attendant to call ahead to the next airport to let them know you need someone to meet you at the gate when your plane gets there. Before I did that, I sometimes had to wait as much as half an hour for someone to come; after I started doing that, I only had to wait 2 minutes max, if at all, and that was at the same airport and same airline.

Love your glasses Happy New Year! My husband has Tourette’s…every thing drives him close to an episode. We pay full fare and won’t use employee passes. They have tried to separate us …I am his support animal! Hahaha. But very true I know how to redirect him so he won’t have a bad experience. Thank you for this…it’s fantastic information ❤

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Happy new year!! Yes, you have to be his advocate. I hope he gives you treats lol.

Laurie, this is so interesting -- I'm seeing this from a more recent video. My son is a neuroscience PhD who specializes in neurodiversity and inclusion in education. He was previously unaware of this program and was very interested to learn about it -- especially when I told it was from you -- I'm always sharing your tips with my family! He travels often for work, including internationally, and loves your tips for his family, now he can use this information professionally too!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 ай бұрын

It is such a helpful program-and the officers really are trained. I hope it helps many.

I have been nervous to fly with my son (who has Autism). So happy to learn this exists. Thank you

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes! And here is more about flying with autism: bit.ly/TipsTravelAutism Brittanie goes into much more detail.

Thank you for this- my son is an adult but high functioning autistic and really had a rough time going thru TSA last time he traveled with all the instructions and being touched (he got the random screening and it was traumatic for him since he didn’t expect it). Might help him to use this service next time to get comfortable with the process

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

11 ай бұрын

Oh I hope so!!!

Thank you Laurie! I am so glad you made this video!!!😊 It's been 15years since the I last time I was on a plane. I have always had family members with me to help me. Well, not this time. I have fly in a couple of months and the thought of going through security by myself makes me feel anxious, because I have a pacemaker, cpap and liquid medication. I watched your video and immediately went to the TSA sent and sign up for TSA care assistance. Then now I'm coming back here to so thank you!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

7 ай бұрын

Oh I hope it helps. Just know you may make a mistake, and that is totally okay. My main tip is to arrive 2 hours before boarding time (30-45 mins before the time on your ticket). Then you will not be stressed.

@user-yd2yr7ku2u

7 ай бұрын

​@@TravelTipsbyLauriethank you! I got a response from my local Airport and they said to call them when I arrive and they would have a TSA person meet me. That is so awesome! They also mentioned something about a getting a Lanyard. Have you heard about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard? It's for people to know that a person has a invisible disability and the may need help or more time communicating etc. I going to try and get one. Why not if it helps. I read from the Sunflower Lanyards website that not all airports recognize this but most do.

Thank you so much for this information I'm traveling with a family member who really needs this help your so great God bless keep them coming and enjoy your trips

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I am so glad. Going through the airport with someone who needs more time or mobility issues or any disability can be so stressful for them and you. I hope your airport security has this program.

@matildeloarte5069

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I sure hope so I live in PR I will let you know have a wonderful day

Love this as always great tips!maybe now my mom will fly again!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Thank you, I didn’t know about this program.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 ай бұрын

It may be available in your airport.

You are the best! Thank you!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I hope the tips help!

This is great. I have mobility issues and this will be very helpful next time I fly.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Oh good! Be sure to check your airport to see if they offer that program.

This is good information. We are going on a family vacation to Florida next summer and my grandson has autism and has never flown before. Since he has sensory issues be know not to get seats too close to the wings/engines on the plane, now we know what to do upon arriving at the airport.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Oh wonderful! Just do your research, and some airports may have places for autistic or sensory issues. I also love Minute Suites. They're private quiet rooms to rent with everything inside them: bit.ly/MinuteSuitesLongLayover

Watching this one again is reminding me that I need to make sure that the automatic request for wheelchair assistance gets taken off my reservation for next week (since I don't need it and I would much rather they spent their time helping people who do need it, instead of wasting their time waiting on me only to have me tell them that I don't need help). I did find out last Tuesday when I dropped my mom off at the airport that I can park in the handicapped spots right in front of the terminal, even though they're technically part of the short term parking, not long term (let's see, how did the airport policeman put it? something like, "you can actually park anywhere you want, especially in his spot [pointing to a TSA officer standing in front of the desk whose work was done for the day]", and we all had a good laugh (me, the policeman, 2 TSA officers, and the airline desk agent) - I love living in rural WY!) - assuming one will be available, that will save me a huge amount of time, even though it's a single-gate airport, so the parking lot is still big but not huge.

I have always been a big traveler but with my disability progressing, I need a manual wheelchair for my adventures. It takes more planning but it is so very possible. Even traveling alone. I definitely recommend contacting your airline as soon as you make your reservations to let them know your needs (and then yes, call again a week before). There are some "if you know, you know" tips on how to make the entire airport process (from check-in, TSA, gate checking your wheelchair, etc.) more smooth for those with mobility impairments. Real life example - write your name somewhere hidden on your personal wheelchair or someone might try to claim it's theirs upon landing HAHA I'd love to help you include some of these in a video someday, maybe!! Thank you for your videos. I have learned a lot. Keep doing what you are doing, you're personality really shines through!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jennifer!

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

I would love to collab on that video! So many "if you know, you know"s that I wished I had known when I first started traveling with a wheelchair.

@tracyeshelman1796

10 ай бұрын

I second putting your name somewhere on your wheelchair!! My Mother almost had hers stolen TWICE, at two different airports! Thankfully, security was great & caught the thieves both times, once, as they were almost out the door!

She speaks very clearly with a mask on

Thank you so much for this video, Laurie! I have very severe anxiety and noise and crowds cause me a lot of distress. I'm traveling for the first time, traveling internationally for the first time, and traveling alone for the first time all in one. This will really help me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Hi and yay! Could you tell me what you typed into the search field to make this video pop up? Making the title is so tricky for all the different needs out there. Thx

@person3379

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I was looking up advice on getting through airport security with anxiety! Hope that can help.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

@@person3379 That helps a ton. Yay, I am glad you found it.

Thank you 😊 💓

Thanks for the video. My youngest is visually impaired but it’s not always obvious. We got up to board when they announced for those who need more time. The employee helping people board snapped at us and told us it wasn’t our turn. She could not see our daughter’s disability. She was apologetic after I explained.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Ugh! Glad you got to do that.

This is great information. I’m being treated for severe flying anxiety and I will be traveling alone in January. I’ll look into this.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I hope it’s at your airport. But a tip is that you can always request a private pay down when you arrive. It’s a little room with an open top and you would have women wanding you. We did it with our cat.

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! I highly suggest also checking out the channel 74 Gear - it's all about aviation, and he's super personable and understanding about people who have fears or anxiety about flying. He covers all sorts of different topics, some of which are all the safety features of the plane (and how insanely extremely overengineered they are so that there are backups of backups of backups to prevent a failure), as well as what turbulence is and why it doesn't affect the integrity of the plane to fly through it, among many others. I had some pretty significant fears about flying many years ago after not having flown at all for almost 10 years (granted, we were going to be flying over almost all the Great Lakes in one flight, it was the first time I had flown since 9 days before 9/11, and it was only 2 years after the emergency landing on the Hudson; btw, the Hudson landing falls into the category of extremest of extreme circumstances) - severe to the point of crying out of sheer terror (which almost never happens to me, so that tells you how scared I was) - and although I didn't discover his channel until just a few years ago, his videos answered every single one of the fears I had that day.

Wonderful and much needed information. Thank you

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I hope it helps anyone who just needs more time in the tsa line.

Thank you so much for sharing this information, Laurie. I was not aware that this service existed. My family and I will be using this very soon. You posted this video just in the nick of time!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Roxanne that makes my day. I hope it works for your family in your airport security.

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@roxannae3

Жыл бұрын

@@SnowySpiritRuby Haven't been yet. Next month.

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

@@roxannae3 Cool! Let us know how it goes.

@roxannae3

Жыл бұрын

@@SnowySpiritRuby The trip was very hard on all of us. When you have mobility issues, traveling is difficult. We did not need to use the TSA special service,. However, during the last leg of our flight, my sister and I both used the rickshaw-like wheel chairs at Miami International Airport. We literally had less than 20 min. to get from Gate A to Gate E to catch our connecting flight home and the wheelchair "drivers" actually raced us across four terminals, including one elevator ride, and got us to the gate just as they were finishing loading for takeoff. It was fun and a bit dangerous. We never would have made it on foot. I'm sorry I can't tell you about the TSA service.

I have not flown in thirty years and since times have changed I have been. Watching and learn g different tips. I also have autism/asperger’s syndrome with a mild learning delay. I will be checking our local airport to see if they have TSA cares for whenever I do fly. Again and need support through the security check point. I keep telling myself I will be fine. Now I also understand after watching this that I will need to contact the airlines that I would be flying with to let them know that I need extra support in getting to my gate. And tell them why.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

18 күн бұрын

Yes and you will have a great vacation. If mistakes happen, it’s okay because you will not be in a hurry.

(Hugs) How thoughtful of you to share this info. Thank you. Have a Happy Healthy and Safe New Year!

Thanks for this info. I'm on the autism spectrum and have ADHD. This would be a big help to me. My problem is just the noise and confusion aspect. Also don't like people touching me.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Yes! This would be great especially for invisible issues!

I LOVE this program. I'm not frequent flyer and I get rushed by other and it causes me anxiety. The worst though is the flying...I have had several crying meltdowns and been so embarrassed. I have not had good luck getting caring flight staff to check on me.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Ooh I hope it works better the next time.

Thanks for the info. I have MS and never know from day to day what my mobility will be, so better safe than sorry. Also I would love to know why every airports tsa screenings are different. It would surely reduce travel stress if you knew ahead of time what would be expected of you.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

It sure would help if they were consistent! That is our only complaint.

Great informative video. Thank you.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Hello my name is Dakota and I'm planning a trip maybe next year to Romania to live with my husband and son. I enjoy your tips. Thank you.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck! Thanks Dakota!

I wish I had known about this long ago. Airports have always been a nightmare for me. I wonder if signing up for this service would help. Thanks for letting us know about this. I've never heard of this.

I'd add that most airports also have a free assistance service for passengers with mobility problems. used it when my wife flew to visit her mother. they picked her up at check-in, and took her through security and to the gate; and then brought her from the gate to meet me at baggage claim. (yeah, not a chance she'll be able to fly carry-on only.)

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

Yep! And a true lifesaver!!! I used it for 4 years until I got a wheelchair that had a motor (since getting one with a motor allowed me to get through the airport on my own without help - I've always flown with my personal chair, but DEN and ORD are *_huge,_* and not the easiest carpet to wheel on, either, especially with a heavy backpack on the back and a heavy carryon suitcase on the front) - I wouldn't have been able to fly at all during that time if it weren't for their help. Just make sure it's on your reservation by checking in in person at the airport - there were times where it didn't make it onto mine, and if I hadn't checked, I would have been sunk because my flights were too close together for me to wheel myself all the way through the airport from one gate to the next (way more than enough with someone else pushing me, though).

I’ll be requesting TSA Cares soon for an upcoming flight and this video is helpful.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I hope it helps.

01:42 I recognize Denver International, flown in and out of there many times.

I'd never be able to travel on a plane with my Autistic adult son. Unless he was sedated first. He's non verbal and his mood can change so fast and people need to watch out bcuz he'd lash out and hurt someone. He is a pretty good traveler if he's in a good mood. Then I'd have to make sure he's in a front seat of the section closest to the wall and I sit next to him so when he gets angry that I'd be the only one who gets hurt. If he was to sit in front of someone he can reach forward and hurt that person. He's very strong. So it looks like I'd never be able to fly anywhere with him. Just driving with him is interesting. But thank you for being there for the special needs individuals. So happy to see this is available for them. Bless your hearts. Thanks for sharing this information.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I am glad you still get to travel with him. Does he like music or scenery or gaming while road tripping?

@tawnyschlienz9063

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie He has a portable DVD player with a select few of movies he's watching over and over again a thousand or more times. Like Toy Story and Finding Nemo. And I'm so glad that he'll wear headphones. Lol. Even though I know every word from those movies. They keep him occupied but there are some bad days even with the movies. So it's a guessing game of what's wrong with him. He also has a GoTalk communication device but even that makes him frustrated. We live 15 miles from town and he'll get upset if we just go there and back bcuz it wasn't a long enough ride. Lol. We end up going for a longer ride. It's very seldom if he is ok with a short ride.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

@@tawnyschlienz9063 I can imagine how frustrating that is, but yes you do it! I do understand knowing every word. Where would we be as moms without headphones for our kiddo?

@tawnyschlienz9063

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Thank you for sharing all of your information about what to expect, giving advice and letting the public know that there's help out there. I am so glad your channel was recommended to me. You are Beautiful inside and out. ❤🥰

This is helpful

My son is autistic, non verbal. We have managed to find ways to travel driving, not always perfect. We're staying home when husband and daughter goes to Florida with 5 other relatives from his side to visit in laws at their rv site. Over stimulation is still quite a struggle for him. I'll save this video

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

I bet so! You may also want to check out minute suites which are inside some airports.

Thank you Lori! I’ve learned lots from you! I would love to hear your thoughts on a rolling personal bag with removable wheels. I’m a bit on the older side and carrying a personal item is very hard on my body. Thanks!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Hi Cindy! It is a gift that you are on the older side! I have not found any, but @breakawayonabudget on YT flies Spirit alot and would know some of the best bags.

We have used this when we travel with my grandson it has been great except in MSP they were the rudest people I have ever dealt with. This is not a one time thing this is every time we go through this airport. They were screaming at his siblings going through which upset him. On the other hand Miami was wonderful and we let them know.

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

I deeply apologize for my best friend and her coworkers - MSP was my home airport growing up and my parents still live in the area, so I go through there at least once a year, and I've had my fair share of experience from totally amazing to absolutely horrible (the worst one nearly made me miss my flight (I had gotten to the airport with more than the necessary 2 hours) because the officers refused to do their jobs until they'd been nagged constantly for 30 minutes straight, no exaggeration - I reported it, got an apology from the supervisor, and I sure hope they did more training with the officers about it, because it shouldn't have happened in the first place: the next time we went through there after that, we told one of the officers about it, and she was appalled), but my best friend who's been an officer there for 5 1/2 years has told me point blank that (for some strange reason - I don't understand it *_at all)_* they will yell at people who aren't following their directions "quickly enough", especially if it's a busy time of day: I get that they have a high volume of people going through and need to get them through the checkpoint as efficiently as possible while still doing their jobs thoroughly, but many of them don't accept the fact that it takes some people longer to process/follow directions, and that if there's more than one or two people putting their stuff in the bins/through the machine at the same time at a checkpoint, it's next to impossible to hear their directions until you're right in front of the officer who's giving them, and even then it can be difficult. Apparently, those things weren't included in their training: she'd already been an officer for 4 years, and was venting to me one day last fall about the lack of passengers following directions quickly enough - I had to point out to her that some people take longer to understand/process/follow directions (I'm one of them when I'm under stress), and that there's also so much noise that you sometimes can't hear the directions they're giving even to the person immediately in front of you in line, despite you trying your best to listen. I'll strongly request that she send that feedback up the chain of command (if she won't, I'll find another way to get it to the supervisors), so that hopefully she, the rest of the leads, and the supervisors can do more/better training with their officers, because the choice of whether or not to use something like TSA Cares, or having PreCheck, or someone's special needs (whatever they might be), or anything else, should not make one iota of a difference in how polite the officers are to passengers - the officers are human, just like everyone else, but that doesn't mean they should be allowed to yell at passengers just because the officer is having a bad day, or even just because they feel like it (which are both things that she confessed that they also do, and I was like, "Um, *_EXCUSE ME?!?!"_* - I couldn't believe that they would do something so unprofessional). So yeah, general officer interaction with the public at MSP definitely needs improvement - I 100% agree, and hopefully something will be done.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

When you have a bad one, it's so bad...like a nurse. When you have a great one, you soooo appreciate her/him.

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yep, for sure - the officer at the beginning of September offering to run my backpack through the scanner again to make sure that my liquids were in fact in it, and the other one telling me that it's easier to be friendly than to yell (after I complimented them for being so cheerful and friendly despite the fact that it was 5 a.m.), come to mind, as well as the one at the end of that trip offering to help take my backpack off my chair and put it on the conveyor belt when I was having trouble doing it myself.

When it comes to making sure if a member who has a display get to the gate or gets back from the gate safely is a autistic adults who is also legally blind and have fun a few times on my own my mom what does contact whatever airline is flying usually Southwest and let them know that I was a disabled passenger and she would be able to get the passes needed to help get me to my gate and my mom would make sure that information was sent to my other AirPod my destinations so my grandmother could get her pass to go to six grade pick me up at the other end and vice versa on the way home as a person with autism and who is the divided actually has anxiety it helps A lot as a disabled pastor who has traveled alone a few times I can vouch for this and I’m usually good once I get to make it sometimes I need a little extra support till I get on to my plane until boarding starts but never more than 10 boarding is called and because of my disability I use a qualified for pre-boarding which helps a lot as well I think all of the airlines have us to just double check with the other ticket airline because I can only talk for Southwest because that’s all I want I’ve used this for oh well that my mother and grandmother has use this for

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

That is great advice! And have fun is right.

Hi Laurie, this is fantastic. I have disabilities so now I feel a bit safer in terms of getting to gates on time and those kinds of things because I have mobility issues. I called Delta and have wheel chair service now. I don't know if I still need to do the TSA Cares? Delta said they will be helping me through the tsa checks and help with all this stuff. I don't have anyone going with me so this helps to put my mind at ease.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Hi, yes they will do that. If you are fine being in the crowd, you'll do great. Some issues are helped by having their own lane.

TSA cares failed us as well, it was great in theory, I did everything according to the instructions but there was no one there for my husband, he was yelled at the tsa line because he couldn’t follow their instructions. We came from Europe landed in Atlanta went through border screening and then we had to go through tsa to get to the gate for our connecting flight. It was chaos and the person that had called us that was supposed to be there, was not. She actually had told me on the phone to write on a piece of paper and hang it on my husband that if he is lost to call me and include my name and number. It was traumatic experience for both of us.

My DH is now having leg endurance issues walking to what's usually the last gate for us at SW/Midway Airport. It's been suggested to us he request wheelchair assistance at the time we make reservations. I am clueless as to how this works, and whether this TSA info you featured coincides with wheelchair assistance passengers. Incidentally, when we last flew out of the LV Airport, the TSA wait time was crazy. For him, it was difficult standing for such a lengthy period without being able to sit for a minute or two. Thanks and Happy New Year.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Hi Arlene. So when you buy a ticket, you click that he needs assistance or a wheelchair. But you can also just request one when you arrive…but no telling how long that will take. But that is handled with your airline.

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend selecting it when you book, but also double checking at the airline desk when you get to the airport, to make sure that it actually made it onto the reservation - the first few times I flew with my chair, I just assumed that it had made it on (thankfully it had), but the first time I doublechecked at the airline desk, it's a good thing I did, because it hadn't made it on that time, even though I hadn't done it any differently than before. If he'll need wheelchair assistance at the next airport as well, I also highly suggest that, as soon as you board, you ask the flight attendant to call ahead to the next airport to let them know that you need someone to meet you at the gate when you land. Before I started asking the flight attendant to call ahead (I've been flying with my own chair for 4 1/2 years), I sometimes had to wait almost half an hour for someone to come to push me, but after I started asking the flight attendant, I only had to wait 2 minutes max, if at all. Each airline's process for booking assistance when booking the ticket is going to differ a little bit, but there should be an option on there.

@arlenel9583

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Snowy and Laurie.

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

@@arlenel9583 You're welcome.

I did everything I seen here. Applied and all. When I was going in TSA had no idea what I was talking about. Very disappointed. Happened at Houston Bush airport terminal C