[nabs-l] navigating the airports

[Joshua Lester]

Unfortunately, they take your cane.
I don't know about the other stuff.
They do take you to the gate, if you don't have sighted assistance,
already with you.
Also, I wouldn't use the wheelchair.
Blessings, Joshua


On 12/12/11, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I haven’t flown alone and don’t know when I will. But I wondered what the
> experience is like.
> For security, do they take your cane and then you walk through the metal
> detector without it?
> Has anyone experienced those body invasive body scanners? How long does that
> take? Do you have to step in something for it?
> I think those scanners violate our privacy, but that is another matter.
>
> So when do you request assistance? What do you do if they bring a
> wheelchair? Just not use it, probably.
> Do they take you to your gate? Also, how do you obtain info found on those
> screens like flight delays or if they change the location for your flight?
>
>
> Also, any airline better than others?
>
> And not blindness related, but what is the rule now a days for medicines?
> Do they still ban everyday objects in carry on bags such as scissors, nail
> clippers, and tweezers?
> Flying is a pain for anyone, but its more convenient than taking the train.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ashley
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