I was supposed to be on a flight to Italy tonight. When we got to the Airberlin counter to check in for the flight, I was told that I needed a doctors statement that I was fit to fly. What???

Apparently, my husband had emailed to request a wheelchair and asked about the availability of oxygen on the flight. He got back an email saying that we could bring our own oxygen or fill out a request form for them to provide it. A doctors statement that I needed oxygen would have to be included.

My follow up Dr appointment went well and I was given the go ahead to travel so we thought nothing more about the email. The airline refused to let me board unless I had a statement that I did not need oxygen. Of course it is a holiday weekend and no one was able to give me that statement from the doctors office.

Needless to say, all the stress did exhaust me and I did start having breathing issues and more weakness. We are now trying to get a refund. My husband has booked us on a 4 night cruise on my birthday (5/30), so all is not lost.
My family was not too happy I had decided to go overseas, so they were relieved.
I guess it worked out the way it was supposed to, but WOW

Oh no! I hate today didn't go as planned but have a blast on the cruise

Ah, Sandy, I am so sorry about your trip. I know how much you were looking forward to it! Have a wonderful time on your cruise.

I am so sorry about this. I know how disappointed you must be.

I am still trying to deal with the fact that with my limited mobility, there may not be another family vacation any time soon. I just can't see how it will work. I am lucky in that my daughter has a lot of friends with very thoughtful parents and has been invited on vacation with each of them. She will get 5 vacations this summer.

I am happy for her but miss experiencing it with her.

I hope your next trip works out. I think a cruise would be much more relaxing and less stressful for a first vacation with MG. Let us know how it goes.

Good luck
kathie

Love how you try to keep the positive attitude!!!!!! I am trying so hard to stay positive in this and you are an inspiration!!!