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18 August 2026

Disabled man 'booted off' flight after dispute over his wheelchair aid

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Disabled man 'booted off' flight after dispute over his wheelchair aid

A wheelchair user was removed from his flight home over a disability aid after an ‘undignified’ confrontation with airline staff. Shane Hryhorec, an activist and travel blogger, was flying with Virgin...

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