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Members rallied around someone asking about flying with COPD to visit family in Canada, with the most common advice being to request... Read more

Members rallied around someone asking about flying with COPD to visit family in Canada, with the most common advice being to request wheelchair assistance at every airport when booking the flight to avoid the exhausting long walks between gates. Several members shared personal experiences confirming that flying itself is generally manageable with COPD, especially with inhalers on hand, while noting that large airports like Schiphol can be the biggest challenge. A recurring theme was to get a doctor's note ahead of travel, notify airlines in advance of any needs, and that wheelchair assistance can even speed up the security process.