Can you fly over 80 years old?

Firstly, there is no specific age limit on travelling by plane. Secondly, normal passengers, airline staff, check-in staff and security personnel are not fit to judge your elder citizen's health.



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Passengers 75 and older can receive some form of expedited screening through risk-based intelligence-driven security that allows TSA to better focus resources on passengers who more likely pose a risk.

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You are never too old to travel. You just have to know your limits. Once you have seen a doctor, got your check up, and made some decisions, then there is one more thing you really MUST DO. Take out Travel Insurance.

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Can an 84 year old fly? As long as she has a 'fit to fly' certificate issued within 7 days of travel (same on return), most airlines have no issue.

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Bottom line: You're never too old to travel.

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Special TSA Security Screening for Passengers 75 and older – Passengers 75 and older are not required to remove their shoes and light jacket at the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) checkpoint, and they are allowed an extra pass through Advanced Imaging Technology devices.

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Best Available Seats For Seniors
Most seniors prefer getting seated at or near the front of the plane, which provides more legroom and a shorter walk to the restroom.

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Do seniors automatically get PreCheck? No. Anyone who wants to receive PreCheck needs to apply. However, TSA does provide people who are 75 years old or older access to an expedited screening process in the regular screening lines: You can keep your light jacket and shoes on.

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Which airlines offer senior discounts on flights?
  • American Airlines senior discounts. ...
  • British Airways discount for seniors. ...
  • Delta senior fares. ...
  • Southwest offers for senior travelers. ...
  • United senior discounts.


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We're here to take you and your family wherever you need to go. Infants or children under 2 years of age can travel on the lap of an adult for free (within the United States) or at a reduced fare (for international travel).

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Air travel increases the risk of developing blood clots in the veins of the legs, which can then enter the bloodstream and block an artery in the lungs, a condition called pulmonary embolism. In some cases, the opening can allow the blood clot to enter the arteries of the brain, causing a stroke.

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What is the age limit for TSA ? There is no age limit in TSA.

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If you're a Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI member, you don't need to apply for TSA PreCheck since TSA PreCheck eligibility is already included with those programs.

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The TSA PreCheck® Application Program is only open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents. Applicants may be ineligible due to incomplete or false application information, certain violations of federal security regulations, or disqualifying criminal offenses and factors.

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If you are a senior traveling alone, you can still get a loved one to escort you to the gate of boarding, even if they do not have a ticket. They just have to make sure to present a government-issued ID at the airport counter.

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Things To Consider While Traveling With Elderly Parents
  1. Talk to the Doctor. ...
  2. Pack Medications. ...
  3. Choose the Right Destination. ...
  4. Reserve Special Services. ...
  5. Travel Insurance. ...
  6. Don't Stuff the Itinerary. ...
  7. Choose Activities Everyone Can Enjoy. ...
  8. Travel Safety.


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We don't have a special discount with United Airlines. However, you can always explore the airfare deals from the AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia.

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Definition. Senior travel or travel by older adults has become a reward of having more free time and more discretionary income.

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Tips For Senior Women Travelling Alone
  1. Take a group tour. On group tours, you'll be travelling with a wide range of people from different walks of life. ...
  2. Start with shorter trips. ...
  3. Keep safety in mind. ...
  4. Get travel insurance. ...
  5. Travel light. ...
  6. Do your research.


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