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Airplane travel

Cindi

Senior Member
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229
Hi all

I have not travelled with airplane for many years. Now i will have about 1.5 hour trip. Is there anything i should be careful of?Thanks
 

LaurelW

Senior Member
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Location
Utah
Get somebody to wheel you to and from the plane. If you don't have a wheelchair, the airport can provide one if you arrange it ahead of time. Airports are usually really long walks.
 

Cindi

Senior Member
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Thanks. I forgot to ask for that but i got a business class ticket hoping that i will be able to have more rest there.. I think they will provide a bus for transfers.Hope that will help. best wishes.
 

Valentijn

Senior Member
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Yeah, walking around the airports and standing in lines is hell. The actual ride isn't as bad. If your OI isn't under control, I really strongly suggest a wheelchair unless you know the lines are short at the airport.
 

Cindi

Senior Member
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Thanks so much Laurel and Valentin. I arranged wheel chair upon your advise. best wishes.