Planning a trip with a child who has special needs can be a very daunting task. Where do you even start? In part two of the Special Needs Air Travel Series we focus on your pre-flight checklist. Here are 16 things that should be on your to-do list before you head to the airport. Booking [...]
Flying may be exciting and an adventure for a neuro-typical child, but for a child with special needs it can be a nightmare. Cramped quarters, strange noises, an abundance of strangers and the lack of routine can contribute to a very rough flying experience. We are pleased to present part one of a five part series [...]
From the Washington Post PHILADELPHIA – At 8 p.m. on a recent Saturday, Southwest Airlines Flight 2149 was poised to push back from the gate. Flight attendants gave fasten-seat belt instructions, and First Officer Peter Hayes announced, “There’s 25 minutes of flight time until we touch down in Philadelphia.” Capt. Todd Siems said the Boeing [...]
