Question

What are tips for traveling by air with Parkinson's disease?

Answer 1

• Fly nonstop and book an aisle seat.
• Check as many bags as possible, but carry your meds on board.
• Use airport shuttles, or ask for a wheelchair if your gate far away.
• Ask for early seating for time to board and to get comfortable.
• Use the bathroom before you get on the plane. Airplane bathrooms are often small and not handicapped-accessible.
• If you are on a restricted diet, ask for a special meal beforehand.