Aéroports de Montréal (ADM), in partnership with Air Transat, has organised the 10th edition of the ‘Premium Kids’ event at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. This unique day allows children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or functional limitations to familiarise themselves and their families with the airport process and ease their anxiety about flying.
This year, nearly 200 participants experienced the typical airport journey, from arriving at the parking lot to passing through security, boarding an aircraft and listening to the inflight safety demonstration.
“We are delighted to once again play host to ‘Premium Kids’, an initiative that has been making a real difference to the lives of participants for 10 years and which is very close to ADM’s heart,” said Martin Massé, Vice President, Public Affairs and Sustainability, ADM. “Our organisation is constantly working to meet the needs of our users by providing them with an enjoyable, safe and accessible experience in our facilities. This morning the children, accompanied by their parents, enjoyed a unique experience that gave them hope that one day they will be able to fly as a family. Thanks also to all the volunteers and our partners who made the day such a success.”
Julie Lamontagne, Chief People, Sustainability and Communications Officer, Air Transat, commented: “For Air Transat, ‘Premium Kids’ fulfils a very specific commitment: to make travel accessible to everyone. This event is a key element in the continuous improvement of our flight operations, in particular the training and sensitization of our staff to the specific needs of certain customer groups. By seeking to understand and meet the unique needs of each traveller, we hope to contribute to a broader definition of inclusivity, a value that is fundamental to us.”
