Assistance in Airport

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). 

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.

I'll try to ask - I think most of the time I've used the self-check in, and then I don't have any information about who is next to me. Sitting in a less busy area on the plane would be nice and much quieter. I do have noise-cancelling headphones, and I wear them on the plane, and find them very helpful in blocking out the rumble that the plane makes. Babies cry at high pitch frequencies which cannot be fully blocked out unfortunately. 

Interesting you mentioned differences over the pond. And I agree that I think people in the UK are quite fortunate when it comes to disability compared to many places in the world. People are often very understanding. In a lot of other countries there are hardly any adjustments available, and autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc is hardly recognised. 

I'll try to ask - I think most of the time I've used the self-check in, and then I don't have any information about who is next to me. Sitting in a less busy area on the plane would be nice and much quieter. I do have noise-cancelling headphones, and I wear them on the plane, and find them very helpful in blocking out the rumble that the plane makes. Babies cry at high pitch frequencies which cannot be fully blocked out unfortunately. 

Interesting you mentioned differences over the pond. And I agree that I think people in the UK are quite fortunate when it comes to disability compared to many places in the world. People are often very understanding. In a lot of other countries there are hardly any adjustments available, and autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc is hardly recognised.