Accompanying My Son through the Airport – May 3, 2022
Photo courtesy: UpgradedPoints.com I’d LOVE for the TSA and airlines to be more aware of and willing to accommodate adult passengers who are high-functioning, neurodiverse individuals, yet they still require a friend or family member to accompany them through the airport. I am grateful to God for knowing exactly what we required and placing the right people and things in our pathway when we needed them. Yesterday, I accompanied my eldest son, an 18-yr old Senior in HS, to the airport. He will remain nameless here. Please respect his privacy if you know him. This was his first time flying out solo. His Dad planned to meet him on the other end in New Orleans for a training and pre-graduation vacation opportunity. My son specifically requested my help and support to get through the airport, or he refused to go. I was happy to support him, so I contacted the TSA and called Delta (his airline) a week prior to his leaving to request a Guest Gate Pass. The for...