tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303955596214986105.post7096241627544633763..comments2023-11-05T05:45:44.858-05:00Comments on Plant City Lady and Friends: Ask Alex: The Automated Answer Lady at UnitedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303955596214986105.post-83110852098362990422016-01-19T19:09:07.886-05:002016-01-19T19:09:07.886-05:00Lovely Post! I am reading your post from the begin...Lovely Post! I am reading your post from the beginning, it was so interesting to read & I feel thanks to you for posting such a good blog, keep updates regularly.<br />This is really very helpful to book <a href="https://airotrips.com" rel="nofollow">cheap flights</a>. Thank you<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751812197862236913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303955596214986105.post-34302403404116200792012-05-21T14:54:16.879-04:002012-05-21T14:54:16.879-04:00The Lord truly worked things out...going before yo...The Lord truly worked things out...going before you to find you the right person to help. You must be so comforted about the upcoming travels (his and yours!) Answered prayer again!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064622532512376013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303955596214986105.post-35104676033143360742012-05-15T17:22:29.716-04:002012-05-15T17:22:29.716-04:00Well, Laurie, two airports and the wrong airlines ...Well, Laurie, two airports and the wrong airlines and I found out hubby's ticket was US Airways, purchased with a United arrangement. The ticket agent at US Airways was excellent in person and this is her second job. Her first job is a nursing home and she was totally comfortable with what I was asking, unlike Alex above. She had time to put information in the computer. I will take my husband to the airport I can walk him to the entrance to the plane and the family member at the other end can meet him at the door when he deboards. She also put "wheel chair" on the notes which she said would alert the personnel that hubby needed special treatment. They will look for his small carry on luggage then and be sure he has it because it has to contain his medicine which cannot be put into his larger suitcase that will be checked. <br /><br />Now this trip to two airports took longer than expected and it irritated my husband who had expected me home earlier. I distracted him by our going to dinner and today he is fine.Carol Noren Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103922738438801967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303955596214986105.post-12250904324961831832012-05-10T23:54:42.577-04:002012-05-10T23:54:42.577-04:00whew! I'm going to bed now that was exhaustin...whew! I'm going to bed now that was exhausting! I'm still shaking my head. What a frustrating experience.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680511608934198356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303955596214986105.post-26423156069514785232012-05-10T16:00:01.265-04:002012-05-10T16:00:01.265-04:00Thanks, Laurie. Yes I will get information ahead o...Thanks, Laurie. Yes I will get information ahead of time by going to the airport and I will e-mail you.Carol Noren Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103922738438801967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303955596214986105.post-66172261503356261382012-05-10T11:00:07.643-04:002012-05-10T11:00:07.643-04:00When Gary and I went to FL in 2011, I had requeste...When Gary and I went to FL in 2011, I had requested a wheelchair for each airport (one layover each way, made 4 flights). The do give you an assistant to push it. I walked along side. (Gary IS ambulatory, but wobbly and slow.) Security was a problem in CA because they left him sitting by himself,(needing a separate screening due to the WC) while I was ushered into the LONG LINE. I was unhappy about this. On the return flight, we found out our daughter could accompany us all the way to the "GATE" (where you board) and wait with us until boarding. They would not let her go past the gate, on to the plane. In other words, SHE became the one to push the W.C. She had to show id and go through security just like us. I don't see why YOU couldn't do so, just like she did. She said her friend's dad got permission to do so when her friend was traveling with 4 small children. He helped her get all the way to the GATE. There was a phone number I was able to call (United) and request the W.C ahead of time. The decision about accompanying us to the GATE was made at check-in, in fact the agent suggested it to us, since she could see we needed the help and our daughter was with us. SO all that to say, I think you can go through security with him and walk him to the gate. Don't know if you can go on the plane with him. You'll have to check on the other end to see if someone can come all the way to help him de-plane. BUT here's something to really think about! When we were making the res. and I was asking about handicapped assistance, they told me that he would need his "own care". I was traveling WITH him and was his assistant. I don't think that without a companion, they will "watch" him or give any special help. When you go to the airport weeks ahead, to check things out, if you can't find a person on the phone, Be sure to ask. Tell them he has memory impairment, and see what they can do for you. IF your husband would be ok with riding a W.C. I think he'd get much better treatment and delivery to and exit from his seat on the plane from the staff. Also, Gary was in Middle stage A.D. when we made this trip. I know your hubs is not so far along. You know his limits. But you have to think about using the restroom on the plane, and everything like that. Would it be too much for someone to pay for a ticket to travel with him? If you want to communicate further about this email me at colorsbylaurie@gmail.com and I'll get my phone number to you. Sorry for this long post.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064622532512376013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303955596214986105.post-88569410333511353062012-05-09T20:31:06.507-04:002012-05-09T20:31:06.507-04:00Wow, I'm glad you know to get there early an...Wow, I'm glad you know to get there early and explain the situation,<br /><br />It's so very frustrating trying to talk to a machine...<br /><br />Good luck.....I hope and pray all goes well for both of you.<br />Hugs,Doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532665442199865950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303955596214986105.post-8904355518238294962012-05-09T15:05:35.059-04:002012-05-09T15:05:35.059-04:00Oh my! That had to be a frustrating use of your t...Oh my! That had to be a frustrating use of your time! I hope there's an easy solution to his boarding. Best of luck when you talk to them!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07136319770685423353noreply@blogger.com