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

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Vacation touring might be aggravating for anybody, and leaders on the Myrtle Seashore 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 Seashore Worldwide spokesperson, Ryan Betcher stated this system offers a discreet means for vacationers with a hidden incapacity to self-identify, alerting airport personnel that they might require extra help or endurance all through their journey journey.

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

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

The Sunflower Lanyard program permits individuals with hidden disabilities to request a lanyard that can alert airport employees to supply them with extra 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 aggravating 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 convey to Myrtle Seashore Airport and actually simply make touring stress-free and a simple possibility for anyone,” stated Betcher.

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