BA special assistance

amberspy · 21 Apr 22, 01:39 PM

We normally fly direct but this time we one stop Glasgow to Gatwick to Orlando
One member of our party has booked BA special assistance as has breathing and mobility issues
But can still walk but not far distance like whole airport
Then we through at Gatwick will he need stay in wheelchair as he likes have look at couple shops and prefers to walk to this
But at same time he�s worried people think oh he doesn�t need chair he definitely does for long distance

gismo1554 · 21 Apr 22, 02:40 PM

My sister used to feel exactly the same way. She has hip issues and used to not want to do the airport in a wheelchair because people look at you like you are faking it when you can then get up and walk around. After a few trips however where she tried to request a chair after security she realised that it was just easier all around to accept the help straight away and just put up with weird looks.

I'm registered blind and always get the "she doesn't look disabled" looks when I get to board a plane early. Some things you just have to accept will never change unfortunately. I know my limitations and have to accept them, and getting on a plane with a mass of people would be a nightmare for me and I'd end up either stepping on them or having a melt down so I know which is the better option even if the rude judgemental people don't

amberspy · 21 Apr 22, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by gismo1554

My sister used to feel exactly the same way. She has hip issues and used to not want to do the airport in a wheelchair because people look at you like you are faking it when you can then get up and walk around. After a few trips however where she tried to request a chair after security she realised that it was just easier all around to accept the help straight away and just put up with weird looks.

I'm registered blind and always get the "she doesn't look disabled" looks when I get to board a plane early. Some things you just have to accept will never change unfortunately. I know my limitations and have to accept them, and getting on a plane with a mass of people would be a nightmare for me and I'd end up either stepping on them or having a melt down so I know which is the better option even if the rude judgemental people don't

Yip exactly it�s always something or someone
Shocking when people think that about you it�s disgusting behaviour and really no need for it 🤷🏼🤷🏼