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Bournemouth Airport

  • Lanyard scheme
  • Booked help
  • Practice visit

Checked on the venue's own website, 26 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.

Source: Bournemouth Airport: assistance and hidden disabilities · Report a change

Bournemouth does not run its own lanyard scheme but accepts passengers' own lanyards and cards. It offers tailored familiarisation tours for autistic passengers.

What they offer

  • Sunflower or assistance lanyardNot part of any official scheme, but staff are trained to recognise various lanyards and cards, and you may use your own.
  • Pre-booked assistanceDiscuss needs when booking; request at least 48 hours before travel and register at the Airport Information Desk.
  • Familiarisation visitFamiliarisation tours for passengers on the autism spectrum; group visits for autism and dementia groups November to February.

Not published yet: quiet room or space, quieter route or fast track, visual guide or social story, sensory map. Worth asking when you book or before you go.

Before you go

Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.

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