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Autism friendly Airlines

The Riddler

I really want to start traveling again. It bugs me that I used to be able to fly (sadly not literally), but after my breakdown, it's one thing that I just can't re-engage with. I have heard/read that airlines offer support to ASD sufferers to assist with getting through the airport. However, I've also read some pretty horrendous stories about flight experiences.

What are other people's experiences of this? Any airlines you can recommend or ones to avoid?

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  • Many airlines are sympathetic to people who have any type of disability. The most important thing is to warn them about it. But people around me don't always have an understanding of people who are sick. My brother is autistic, and I've had to fight with people at the airport a few times because they saw him as a threat. I got sick of it, and now when my brother and I need to fly somewhere, I use a private plane. Before buying tickets, I find the flight cost through the [link removed by moderator] r. I am willing to pay more to get better conditions.

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  • Many airlines are sympathetic to people who have any type of disability. The most important thing is to warn them about it. But people around me don't always have an understanding of people who are sick. My brother is autistic, and I've had to fight with people at the airport a few times because they saw him as a threat. I got sick of it, and now when my brother and I need to fly somewhere, I use a private plane. Before buying tickets, I find the flight cost through the [link removed by moderator] r. I am willing to pay more to get better conditions.

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