Deafness = No Passport Check

Our About.com Guide to Deafness alerted me to a pretty shocking story of a hearing-impaired passenger who made it through several checkpoints without ever having to show photo identification. Quite amazing that in this day and age you could board a flight without showing i.d. under any circumstance.

So for a tale of surprisingly lax security checks you can check out her blog entry and link to the traveler's side of the story.

I also have several features for passengers who may have mobility or sensory impairments or disabilities - Air Travel Tips for People with Disabilities and Accessible Air Travel: A Guide for People with Disabilities