Traveling After 65 Shouldn’t Feel This Hard — But Only If You Know the Rules
Traveling after the age of 65 shouldn’t feel like running an obstacle course. Yet for many older travelers, airports still mean crowded terminals, long lines, confusion, and unnecessary stress. What most people don’t realize is that many of these difficulties are no longer unavoidable.
Traveling after the age of 65 shouldn’t feel like running an obstacle course. Yet for many older travelers, airports still mean crowded terminals, long lines, confusion, and unnecessary stress. What most people don’t realize is that many of these difficulties are no longer unavoidable.
Between late 2025 and 2026, airlines and airport authorities quietly updated accessibility and assistance policies for senior travelers. The problem isn’t that these benefits don’t exist—it’s that almost no one explains them. When travelers don’t know their rights, they often pay for services they already qualify for or endure situations that could be avoided with a simple request.
This guide explains the most important protections now available—and how to actually use them.