If you live abroad and your parents are flying to Dhaka — or from Dhaka to you — alone, the anxiety usually isn’t about the flight. It’s about everything around it: will they find the right counter, will someone help with the bags, will you know they’ve landed safely.
Here’s a practical way to handle it.
1. Confirm wheelchair or mobility needs early If your parent has difficulty walking long airport distances, request wheelchair assistance at booking — not at the airport. HSIA meet and greet packages can include this as an add-on for a flat fee.
2. Share the greeter’s details in advance A proper meet and greet provider gives you the assistant’s name and contact number before the flight — not just “someone will be there.” That way you (and your parent) know exactly who to look for.
3. Set up WhatsApp updates This is the single biggest anxiety-reducer. A simple message — “Mom has landed. Greeter met her. Heading to the car now.” — turns a nervous few hours into a manageable one.
4. Prepare the documents folder Passport, boarding pass, visa (if applicable), and any medical documents in one folder your parent can hand over without digging. A meet and greet assistant can also do a quick document pre-check before the immigration queue.
5. Plan the handoff point Decide exactly where your parent will be collected — arrival hall, specific gate, or kerb-side — and confirm it with both the greeter and whoever is picking them up in Dhaka.
Our Platinum package includes on-arrival visa assistance and full escort support for exactly this kind of situation. See packages and pricing →
