The ADHD Traveler's Guide to Airport Security, Budgeting and Staying on Schedule

The ADHD Traveler's Guide to Airport Security, Budgeting and Staying on Schedule

July 1, 2026 · 59 min

About this episode

The episode discusses how ADHD affects travel and offers strategies to manage travel-related stress.

Learn how ADHD shapes travel decisions, and the strategies that turn travel stress into a strength. Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss how to make travel less stressful for ADHD brains, with tips to help you avoid lost passports, missed flights and packing mishaps. But first, Sally breaks down the latest travel headlines with producer Tess Vigeland, discussing Wyndham Rewards' overhaul of its award chart, Bilt's new transfer partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts' I Prefer program, and the debut of a new Delta One lounge at LAX. Then, Dr. Andrew Kahn, Associate Director of Expertise and Behavioral Health Innovation at Understood.org, joins Sally and Meghan to discuss traveling with ADHD, with tips and tricks on managing time blindness at the airport, organizing your bag and routines to avoid sensory overload, and budgeting for trips without overspending. Help us plan our next live event! Take our quick survey to let us know where you would be most excited to meet our hosts and fellow listeners: https://forms.gle/BqQz7JR6ThxdgSEY6 Card benefits, terms and fees can change. For the most up-to-date information about cards mentioned in this episode, read our reviews…

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