Free Hidden Disabilities Lanyard (Email Required) @ New Zealand Airports

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  1ys23 on 19/07/2025 - 20:08

  +2

  Does this include being cheap?

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  Saturdaysr4thedealz on 19/07/2025 - 20:39

  +12

  To be honest, a lot of people are probably autistic, have ADHD or like OCD but it's on the lower end of the spectrum.

  In my personal opinion if you feel well enough I'd suggest not to use this and exploit this benefit. There was an article and multiple stories where a lot of people from India at airports around the world request wheelchair service. Thinking it will give them priority service and easier customs check and ensuring they are taken to their end destination outside the airport to wherever.

  My 87 year old grandfather who still walks but gets super tired after walking 1km still insists on walking to stay active and avoids using wheel chair. So if we can, I'd say let's keep it for the people who really need it :D but no judge if you do use it because it's not for me to decide whether you need it or not.

  https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/aviation/air-india-us-uk-f…

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    quote on 19/07/2025 - 20:45

    +1

    Flying from the usa once i requested wheelchair as had just had an operation (i think insurance required it) when I got to auckland the guy waiting with the wheelchair wouldn't give me it, he thought i was joking. Got a ride on a golf cart instead

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    Jaxson on 20/07/2025 - 01:09

    +4

    Just to be clear this isn’t for likes of wheelchair assistance. Says on the site link:
    “Please keep in mind that a sunflower lanyard won't help you get through queues faster or provide a personal escort or wheelchair through your airport journey.”

    This is to subtly convey that you might need additional patience and help to understand and process aspects along the way or are very anxious and worried / easily flustered or overwhelmed etc.

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    RealityCheckMate on 23/07/2025 - 11:44

    say no Judge and then proceeds to judge :) It must bother you surely
    FYI This does NOT give you wheel chair priviledges

    Please keep in mind that a sunflower lanyard won't help you get through queues faster or provide a personal escort or wheelchair through your airport journey.”

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  billybob on 19/07/2025 - 23:47

  -1

  Am I that much of a cheapie 🤔

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  Kate1 on 20/07/2025 - 07:23

  Westfield malls also have them available from their customer service desks. The lanyard is great if your hearing impaired at airports for going through check in and customs especially as its so noisy.

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  dherby on 20/07/2025 - 09:56

  +8

  It should go without saying but I'll say it anyway: Please do not abuse this

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    danvelopment on 20/07/2025 - 11:40

    +2

    To be fair, who actually wants staff assistance and slower processes in an airport?

    I don't think it's abusable as it sounds like a worse experience for the average person. It's not like they're offering lounge access and ball massages.

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      Billyspleen75 on 20/07/2025 - 13:52

      +5

      At which airport are ball massages available? Asking for a mate..

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        danvelopment on 20/07/2025 - 16:25

        Huh? They all do it. Have you not been getting them?

        It's half the reason I fly.

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        The Hound on 23/07/2025 - 12:44

        +1

        at Bangkok International Airport

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    Jaxson on 20/07/2025 - 11:41

    +2

    Agreed and also expect people to talk slower to you when checking in etc. this is to signify that you have some disabilities that are not immediately obvious and require assistance and extra care in your interactions with others.

    This deal is for those who need this and saves approx $10 to buy normally with postage out to you. That’s the deal for those who would normally be obtaining the lanyard elsewhere.

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  bren on 20/07/2025 - 18:55

  +1

  thanks, this will make it simpler for us and saves a staff member yelling," go through the automatic gate" when that is impossible for us.