A new travel phenomenon is making it easier for the elderly and passengers that need a little assistance to travel the world, by providing travel companions for hire.
Based in Atlanta in the United States, Flying Companions is a new service that provides travel assistance to the elderly and those who’d like a little extra help in navigating the sometimes complex world of travel every step of the way.
From making the initial flight and hotel reservations, to guiding them through check-in and airport security, to even staying in the same hotel as them (in an adjoining room), the service promises to take all the stress out of travel, and is aimed at passengers who want to travel but need a little help or are reluctant to travel by air on their own.
Indeed, Flying Companions is making it possible for this demographic – who have both the money and the time – to continue to travel despite concerns over diminished capacity.
And there are many reasons why the elderly would want to travel, such as attending a family member’s wedding on the other side of the world, or visiting friends from their homeland.
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The new service is also music to the ears of family members as they can now rest assured that their loved ones are being looked after so far away from home. Included in the service is the chance for the travel companion to take the elderly passenger around to the foreign city’s main sights and attractions.
But make no mistake: Flying Companions isn’t just for the elderly.
Anyone seeking a little assistance on their travels can use the service, including those with a disability, unaccompanied children, passengers with a server case of travel anxiety, or just those who prefer not to travel alone.
Of course, you’d expect the service to cost a bit, and it does. Passengers using the service need to pay for their companion’s travel – including fights, hotels, meals, etc. – as well as for the fee for the service.
But this isn’t so much of an issue for a demographic who have the money but just need a little assistance getting from A to B.
