Visual Flight Day Plan – Every Mind in Flight

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A step-by-step preview you can personalize. The order, sounds, waiting times, and airport procedures can change.

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My trip

Travel date: __________________ Destination: __________________
Traveling with: __________________ Meeting place: __________________

My journey

1. Leave home → Travel to the airport. My transport: __________________
2. Check in → Get boarding passes and check bags if needed.
3. Security → Follow screening instructions. Ask staff to explain what happens next.
4. Find the gate → Check the flight display. Gates can change.
5. Wait and take a break → My quiet activity: __________________
6. Board → Find my seat and put bags where the crew directs.
7. Take off → There may be loud engine sounds, movement, and ear pressure.
8. In the air → Follow seatbelt signs. My planned activity: __________________
9. Land → There may be bumps and braking sounds. Stay seated until permitted.
10. Leave the plane → Collect belongings and meet support if arranged.

If the plan changes

My support person or staff member can help me understand the next step.
A helpful phrase: “Please tell me what happens next, one step at a time.”
My backup activity: __________________ My support contact: __________________

More support

My Travel Needs Card · Flight Ready Toolkit · Share your travel experience

United accessible travel · TSA Cares · U.S. DOT disability travel information

General planning support, not a guarantee of services. Verify current policies and arrangements directly with providers. Never let this guide override airport, security, or crew safety instructions. Updated October 29, 2026.

Every Mind in Flight — The Sensory Flight Initiative
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