Memphis Airport holds “Flying Together” journey occasion for households with particular wants

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The Memphis International Airport held their second annual “Flying Together” occasion on Saturday to assist relieve stress and nervousness that households with particular wants expertise throughout air journey.

The free occasion was offered to provide a supportive atmosphere to households with particular wants forward of any future journeys.

The members went by means of check-in, obtained their boarding passes, went by means of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) safety checkpoint, boarded a Delta Air Line aircraft, and skilled a simulated flight briefing.

“Our Flying Together initiative is extremely gratifying and connects with our mission to make air travel inclusive and accessible for everyone,” Terry Blue mentioned, President and CEO of Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority.

In addition to supporting, educating and empowering attendees, this occasion served as a chance for airport personnel to study and higher perceive easy methods to accommodate these vacationers with particular wants.

“This profitable native occasion was made attainable by means of the beneficiant help and collaboration of Delta Air Lines, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), HMS Host, Paradies Lagardere, LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, City of Memphis – Office of Youth Services, Disability Connection Midsouth, Memphis Federation of the Blind, The ARC Mid-South, and Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing West,” Memphis International Airport said in a statement.

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