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Assistance in Airport

NAS50657

Hi, 

We are going away in 2 weeks time and will be travelling from London Stansted airport. I understand that we can collect a wristband/lanyard from the assistance desk, has anyone done this before?

Do I need to fill in an application form before arrivals please?

Thanks!

Parents

  • I was wondering what kind of support could you get with the lanyard? I'm usually fine travelling alone, but I have sensory difficulties, so I would really like to not be sat near a crying baby. Would it be possible to ask for that on a plane? (It's really hard to know who will be sitting near you before you go onboard). 

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  • I was wondering what kind of support could you get with the lanyard? I'm usually fine travelling alone, but I have sensory difficulties, so I would really like to not be sat near a crying baby. Would it be possible to ask for that on a plane? (It's really hard to know who will be sitting near you before you go onboard). 

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  • in reply to qwerty

    I am not sure about that, it could be something to mention at check in and seating preference.  I was allowed through, with the wheelchair travellers, to sit somewhere less busy and then one of the first on the plane here in the UK.  Where I travelled over the pond by plane never made any fuss.  This adds to my view that Autism/Aspergers still has a long way to go worldwide until it is as visible as PRIDE. 

    I do not suffer that audio trigger you mention but maybe some noise cancelling headphones could also help - I regret not having the plug in variety (Bluetooth unavailable on the ground, take-off and landing) on my flight for either in-flight entertainment system (No bluetooth functionality at all) and/or phone/tablet/laptop.