Flights & Airports

Flying doesn’t have to be exhausting. This section is your complete guide to air travel as a senior: how to request free airport assistance (yes, it’s free and you don’t need a wheelchair), which seats to book on long-haul flights, which airlines treat older passengers best, and how to breeze through security without stress. Whether you’re boarding a domestic hop or a 14-hour transoceanic flight, our guides help you arrive feeling rested, not wrecked.