Which airline is autism friendly?

For customers on the autism spectrum, the Delta travel experience is welcoming. In addition to Delta-curated tools like multi-sensory rooms, our partners at airports and the Transportation Security Administration can help make the journey an accessible one, no matter what your needs may be. DELTA NEWS ON THE GO.



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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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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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DPNA. If you're travelling with a child who has autism, this four-letter “airline autism code” could make your flight a whole lot easier. It stands for “Disabled passenger with intellectual or developmental disability needing assistance“. This code lets the airline staff know that you need extra help.

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Tip 6: Skip the queues Once in the terminal, it is worth talking to a member of the staff near the check-in line, as they can normally send you down to a disabled or priority passenger line to check in, which is less stressful.

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Theme parks have services for people who have trouble waiting a conventional queue. They can allow people with autism to use an alternate entrance and wait outside the line until it is their turn to enter the alternate entrance. This way the person can manage their environment while they wait.

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Contact your airline's disability assistance department for more information. Create your own social story to help your child walk through specific events she will experience at the airport and on the airplane. Some airlines provide their own social story you can use or build on.

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Options for Air Travel for Children with Severe Physical Disabilities
  1. Option 1: Use a Car Seat. ...
  2. Option 2: Fly with Your Child on Your Lap. ...
  3. Option 3: Use the CARES Harness or Other Approved Devices. ...
  4. Option 4: Make Your Own Modifications. ...
  5. Option 5: Take a Medical Flight. ...
  6. Option 6: Stretcher Service.


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12-18 Months Old One year olds are often highly mobile yet totally uncontrollable, making for a potentially dangerous travel combination. At this age, children are still too young to understand and follow instructions, so discipline is ineffective.

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Walt Disney World Resort offers a host of services to help Guests with cognitive disabilities—including those on the Autism Spectrum—maximize their Resort experience. Services include: Advanced Ticket Purchase. Stroller and Wheelchair Rental.

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