MYR prepares for vacation journey, launches program to assist these with hidden disabilities

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Vacation touring may be nerve-racking for anybody, and leaders on the Myrtle Seaside Worldwide Airport say they know this may be particularly difficult for individuals with hidden disabilities.

That’s why they launched the Sunflower Lanyard Program.

Myrtle Seaside Worldwide spokesperson, Ryan Betcher stated this system offers a discreet manner for vacationers with a hidden incapacity to self-identify, alerting airport personnel that they might require further help or endurance all through their journey journey.

“What that does is it’s a discrete option to alert airport personnel that they might have further journey necessities or wants,” stated Betcher. “So, the airport personnel whether or not or not it’s the airways, TSA, the concessionaries, will concentrate on this program and can have the ability to assist or present further help as wanted.”

Betcher stated this program is in 170 airports and is globally acknowledged by three airways and 20 international locations.

The Sunflower Lanyard program permits individuals with hidden disabilities to request a lanyard that may alert airport employees to offer them with further help and endurance when touring.

He stated bringing it right here proper earlier than the Vacation season is a big profit to MYR.

“Vacation travels normally are usually, they are typically a bit of extra nerve-racking for people so we’re excited to roll this out previous to the Vacation journey season. It’s one other buyer expertise enchancment that we’re attempting to carry to Myrtle Seaside Airport and actually simply make touring stress-free and a straightforward choice for anyone,” stated Betcher.

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