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    Airport Assistance

    Senior travel help.

    Wheelchair request

    • Call airline 48 hr ahead.
    • Free service.
    • Pickup at curb.
    • Through security + gate.
    • Connection too.
    • Senior tipping appreciated.

    TSA Cares

    • 1-855-787-2227.
    • Call 72 hr before.
    • Mobility help.
    • Medical conditions.
    • Free.
    • Senior special needs.

    Pre-board

    • Board first.
    • Settle without rush.
    • Stow bag easily.
    • Senior ask gate agent.
    • Often offered.
    • Free.

    Skywalker (paid)

    • Private escort service.
    • $50-$100.
    • Skip lines, special routes.
    • Through security fast.
    • Senior premium.
    • Worth it for some.

    Mobility carts

    • Some airports have.
    • Free electric cart.
    • Concourse to gate.
    • Ask info desk.
    • Senior big airports.
    • Atlanta, Denver, etc.

    Family member ticket

    • Non-traveling family helper.
    • Get gate pass at ticket counter.
    • Walk to gate with senior.
    • Free.
    • Senior anxiety reducer.
    • Worth trying.

    Wheelchair + TSA Cares = senior airport peace

    Don't suffer at airport. Call airline for free wheelchair 48hr before. Call TSA Cares 72hr before. Pre-board to settle. These three free services transform senior airport experience. Tip wheelchair attendant $5-$10. Senior dignified travel.