1. Always let the airline or other transportation company know you will travel with an assistance dog.

2. You may request a bulkhead seat, but it may not be assigned until airport check-in. A standard aisle seat may not be the best seat for you and the dog. They frequently have a small area under the seat with a bar that curves into that spot. Some airlines have more leg room that others. Service animals must be allowed on board with a disabled person at no charge, but can be denied boarding if they are a health or safety threat.

3. Assistance dogs-in-training may not be allowed by all airlines and other transportation companies, hotels, etc. Remember your travel etiquette. Limit food/water to several hours before traveling, and toilet the dog before entering the airport. Be prepared with Ziploc bags and paper towels, bring a chew toy, and limit water while traveling (a few ice cubes will do). Many countries will require a 6-month or longer quarantine. Discuss travel with your vet well before planning the trip and bring a health certificate, ID for the dog, and an assistance dog brochure. Be confident, but be prepared for the inexperienced employee. For more information, visit our
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4. Glucose Quick Fix for Diabetic Drivers - Juvenile (Type 1) diabetics can experience episodes of low blood sugar. It may be frightening to go into a pocket or purse and try to dig out glucose tablets when there is no time to hunt. By taping a strip of Velcro to the dash and the other to a tube of, e.g., glucose tablets, it becomes a quick, easy, no panic situation when this occurs. Simple, inexpensive - and could save you your driver's license. 

5. If you have special physical needs including the need for wheelchair access when boarding the aircraft, ask your AAA Travel Agent to make these arrangements when making flight reservations.