Teesside Airport has made every effort to ensure the airport is as easily accessible as possible for those that require special assistance. Below are just a few ways in which they have improved their facilities:
It may be useful to know the following walking distances within the airport so you can plan ahead and arrange assistance at the airport if required.
To ensure maximum assistance, make sure you contact your airline or travel agent to advise them if you have trouble with walking, need wheelchair assistance or have any special dietary requirements. This will enable any special arrangements, at the airport or during the flight, to be made. If you are unable to request the required assistance at the time of your booking, be sure to call 01325 331008 and your operator will be happy to help.
You should compare the arrangements offered by different airlines before making your booking and be sure to check whether the cost of any special assistance is included in the price of your ticket.
Inform your airline of your particular needs in good time and check the policy of your airline if you wish to remain in your own wheelchair to the aircraft door rather than transfer to an airline wheelchair at check-in.
This is an important step if you're taking medication, assistance animals or aids with you through the airport. If you have any doubts about what you can and cannot take through security, feel free to call up a customer adviser or contact the airport on social media.
Plan your route to the airport is paramount. This can be simple things like checking you get into the right carriage on the train to be assisted off. Alternatively, it could be about planning a road route with "pit stops" on the way if you needed to take a break.
Remember that there are often long walking distances within airports and that this may cause you to require assistance. Pre-arranging any necessary assistance will ensure that it's available and that no time is lost in waiting for it to be arranged once you arrive at the airport.
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