Award-Successful Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop Enters Fourth Yr

PHOENIX – Traveling by air might be very hectic even for seasoned fliers, however it may be overwhelming for somebody experiencing dementia.

An estimated 7 million individuals within the United States expertise dementia, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has proudly provided the Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop to passengers and caregivers of individuals with dementia, to present them the instruments and information to make air journey manageable and a optimistic expertise.

“The airport can be a stressful place for those dealing with dementia,” mentioned Guest and Employee Experience Superintendent Misty Cisneros-Contreras of Phoenix Sky Harbor. “We are excited to continue offering our Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop to help give customers and their loved ones a positive flying experience.”

The Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop brings collectively representatives from the airport, airways, and the Transportation Security Administration to share info and ideas, whereas answering questions from members of the family and care suppliers about touring with dementia.

The workshop can be held from 10 a.m. to midday Wednesday, Jan. 21. Those occupied with studying extra or wishing to attend the workshop can e mail [email protected]; embody the topic line “Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop Registration.” Those occupied with attending ought to register prematurely as seating for the occasion is proscribed. The workshop additionally is offered for individuals who wish to attend just about. 

Phoenix Sky Harbor was the primary airport within the nation to supply this workshop and was acknowledged by Airports Council International – North America as the perfect Customer Experience Program for Large Airports as a part of its Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications and Customer Experience Awards in 2023.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, America’s Friendliest Airport^®, has an annual financial influence of greater than $44 billion. On a mean day, roughly 1,000 plane and greater than 130,000 passengers arrive at and depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor day by day. PHX Sky Harbor is funded with airport income. No tax {dollars} are used to assist the airport.