My problem is slightly different. Flying has never bothered me, even in turbulence. What I do struggle with is airports! I’m on the autistic spectrum and find them an absolute sensory nightmare. And security checks leave me feeling like a criminal - irrational, I know, but true. If my daughter didn’t live abroad, in a country it’s not really practical to reach by train, I’d probably stop flying altogether. Is this a common problem, I wonder?
Thank you so much for sharing this so openly. You're absolutely not alone I’ve heard from many travelers on the spectrum (and beyond) who find airports far more overwhelming than the flight itself. The crowds, noise, unpredictability, and yes those cold, impersonal security checks can be a sensory overload. I truly believe airlines and airports could do a lot better here. I might even explore this topic more in a future post, because it is a real and valid struggle.
My problem is slightly different. Flying has never bothered me, even in turbulence. What I do struggle with is airports! I’m on the autistic spectrum and find them an absolute sensory nightmare. And security checks leave me feeling like a criminal - irrational, I know, but true. If my daughter didn’t live abroad, in a country it’s not really practical to reach by train, I’d probably stop flying altogether. Is this a common problem, I wonder?
Thank you so much for sharing this so openly. You're absolutely not alone I’ve heard from many travelers on the spectrum (and beyond) who find airports far more overwhelming than the flight itself. The crowds, noise, unpredictability, and yes those cold, impersonal security checks can be a sensory overload. I truly believe airlines and airports could do a lot better here. I might even explore this topic more in a future post, because it is a real and valid struggle.
This is very helpful.
I'll share via email to a friend who has this fear😩
Thanks for sharing.
Awesome! If this can help your friend that's great!!! 🙏🏻