Hey Reader,

The first time I flew with a disability I was carrying a bag of IV pain medication connected to my leg and absolutely unable to walk.

And somehow TSA still expected me to move through security like a normal traveler. 💁🏻‍♀️

This was in 2020 when my family moved from Florida to North Carolina just weeks after my ankle replacement surgery. I was still recovering, still hooked up to medication, and completely dependent on airport staff to push me through the airport.

Which meant my first accessible flying experience looked like:

• 📢 explaining, explaining, and re-explaining my medical equipment to TSA
• 🎢 getting rushed between gates in a wheelchair (which honestly was kind of fun)
• 👀 hoping assistance actually showed up when I needed it

Equal parts terrifying and absurd.

And that was just the beginning.

Since then I’ve flown with prosthetics, medical equipment, airport assistance, and a body that doesn’t always cooperate with travel plans.

Which means I’ve learned a few things the hard way.

Like:

• 💁🏻‍♀️ how to actually request airport assistance
• ♿️ what TSA does with prosthetics and medical devices
• ✈️ why direct flights matter way more than people think
• 👀 and how airlines handle mobility equipment

I put everything I’ve learned into a guide that walks through the entire airport process step-by-step.

👉 Read the full guide here: Flying With a Disability: How to Prepare for Air Travel​

If you’ve ever been nervous about flying with a disability, this one’s for you.

And if you’ve already done it, I’m curious: What’s the most stressful part of airports for you?

Security? Boarding? Lost equipment? Hit reply and let me know. Maybe I can answer your questions.

💙 Phoenyx