'48 hour' advice issued to those travelling with a medical condition

Different airline rules may varyErin Bridges19:30, 07 Aug 2026Gov.uk have issued advice to passengers who may require assistance when travelling abroad. In a post to X, it urged that passengers should follow a 48 hour rule. The post said: "If you need accessibility assistance at the airport, you’ll need to tell your airline at least 48 hours before you travel."‌Different airlines across the UK may have varying rules for those who need assisted travel, with most following the 48 hour rule.‌Below is UK airlines guidance for passengers who require assisted travel:‌RyanairThe Ryanair website says:it is recommended that you request these services when you book your flight, but you can pre-book them on the Ryanair website up to 48 hours before the scheduled flight departure time.After this time