Whether you have decreased hearing abilities or a child wearing headphones because of auditory sensitivities, traveling in an airport can be overwhelming. Heck, traveling by plane alone can be stressful. But some U.S. airports adapted to provide travelers with hearing loss, from visual alerts and sign language support to accessibility information and assistance.
The 10 best U.S. airports for travelers with hearing loss?
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
- Newark Liberty International Airport
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Nashville International Airport
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
- Philadelphia International Airport
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Seattle earned a perfect accessibility features score. The airport provides real-time visual alerts alongside sign language support, visual display systems, accessibility guides and maps, mobile visual notifications, and pre-bookable support.
Dallas-Fort Worth received a perfect score on Google Reviews from satisfied passengers, while Minneapolis-Saint Paul attained a perfect accessibility features score.
This study was conducted by ReSound, a global leader in intelligent audio solutions.
Many airports also participate in the Sunflower Lanyard program, allowing passengers to silently signal a hidden disability, like hearing loss. You can usually request a lanyard at airport information centers.
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