Mar 27, 2025, 1:16 PM
Mar 26, 2025, 9:43 PM
106-year-old woman highlights ageism in air travel security
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- Cretora Biggerstaff, a 106-year-old woman, experiences repeated requests for age verification while traveling.
- Her identity verification issues are believed to stem from airport systems not recognizing ages over 100.
- Biggerstaff aims for improved treatment of elderly travelers to make flying easier and stress-free.
In the United States, a 106-year-old woman named Cretora Biggerstaff has been bringing attention to the challenges faced by centenarians when flying. This Houston-area resident frequently travels to Gainesville, Florida, twice a year with her daughter. Despite possessing valid identification that meets airport security regulations, Biggerstaff found herself repeatedly questioned about her age by airport personnel, which she believes stems from a flaw in the airport’s computer systems that fail to recognize ages over 100. This oversight led to an uncomfortable experience as she felt treated as if she were unfit to travel.
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