Published on 12, July, 2020
I am having to fly independently for the first time in February. I don't mind planes but I find airports really difficult, they're noisy, involve lots of unexpected change, and I have to try and stay cognizant enough to communicate with members of staff, while also being unaware enough that I don't have a meltdown. And as it will be just me, I have to keep a level of awareness up at all times.
I'm interested to hear other peoples tips and tricks for this. I'm flying from London Stansted, their website gives me to understand that there is a quiet area in departures. Anyone know what this is like? I can't find any pictures of it which is annoying because for Eurostar they have a set of videos leading you through all the stages which I found really helpful. Is it worth booking assistance when I'm not sure I really need it? What can assistance do? Has anyone used them for autism?
Looking forward to hearing peoples experiences
Hi, there is an Escape Lounge, I’ve used it before, I tend to travel to the airport much earlier than needed, the lounge is about £25 but that includes food and drink, I tend to get a nice cooked breakfast and coffee. It’s very peaceful and has newspapers to read. Let the airport check-in know you are autistic, they are generally really helpful.