Accessible travel
Travellers with reduced mobility, visual or hearing impairments, or who otherwise need assistance can travel smoothly when assistance is booked in good time. This guide explains how to request help and make sure the whole trip is accessible.
You will need
- Contact details for the airline's or VR's assistance service
- Details of your mobility aids, such as size, weight and battery type
- Medicines and prescriptions
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- A disability card, if you have one
Steps
Book assistance in good time
Tell the airline about your assistance needs when booking or at the latest 48 hours before the flight. EU rules guarantee free assistance at airports when the need has been notified in time.
Declare your mobility aids
Book a suitable seat
Book assistance for train journeys
Check that the accommodation is accessible
Find out about local transport
Take care of medicines and insurance
Act if something goes wrong
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