Do autistic people get priority boarding?

Boarding. Notify the gate attendant that you are traveling with a child with an ASD and you will be allowed to board early or board last depending on your preference. Advantages of boarding early include not needing to wait in line at the gate or on the airplane while other passengers take their seats.



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Contact the airport, the airline, and anyone else who you may encounter during your trip. You will never know what they will be able to help you with unless you ask. You should be able to get access to Special Assistance at the airport, which will help you fast track through queues.

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Delta, Southwest, and United all allow this extra support. JetBlue may be a low-budget carrier, but they have a program that allows for silent boarding, so passengers with disabilities can settle in and get used to their surroundings before the other passengers' board.

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It will be most beneficial to your child if you are as detailed as possible (e.g., ask your child to take his or her shoes off when appropriate). Boarding. Notify the gate attendant that you are traveling with a child with an ASD and you will be allowed to board early or board last depending on your preference.

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Autistics often wear a sunflower lanyard which is an internationally recognised symbol for hidden disabilities. Airport staff have been trained to recognise the lanyards and to give individuals with hidden disabilities the option to identify themselves as needing assistance.

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