22/09/2026
Not every disability is visible, but every passenger deserves to feel safe, understood and supported. 🤍✈️
As a Flight Attendant, I meet people from every walk of life.
Some passengers may need additional support because of something we can clearly see.
Others may be living with an invisible illness or hidden disability.
Recently, I supported a young passenger who was travelling alone with very limited sight.
For passengers who are blind or partially sighted, our briefing may look a little different.
We take the time to help them become familiar with their immediate surroundings, including their seatbelt, life jacket and the location of the nearest exits.
Rather than simply saying, "The exit is over there," we can explain exactly where it is in relation to them, even telling them how many seat rows or headrests away it may be.
These small details can make a huge difference in making them feel safe.
Because safety isn't only about giving information.
It's about making sure the information can be understood, felt, remembered and seen.
As a therapist, I also understand how quickly uncertainty can create anxiety.
When we don't know what to expect, the mind can begin searching for answers. The body can become alert. The breath may become shorter. The heart can race and the mind become overwhelmed.
But when someone takes the time to explain, guide and reassure us, something can begin to shift.
The shoulders soften.
The breath slows.
And the unfamiliar can begin to feel just a little safer, more comfortable, eliminating the “What ifs”. 🌿
So, whether your challenge is visible or invisible, please remember this:
You deserve to ask for the support you need.
And sometimes, all it takes is one person taking the time to listen and see you. 🤍
If flying feels more difficult because of an invisible illness, hidden disability or anxiety, please feel free to message me.
V✨🧡✈️👩✈️
Flight Attendant Therapist
Helping you overcome flight anxiety & holiday stress so you can fly feeling calm, confident, and in control.
