Virgin removed Shane Hryhorec from a Sydney-Adelaide flight over his motorised wheelchair aid. The airline apologised after he was humiliated during a 20-minute dispute in front of other passengers.
Why it mattersThe incident shows the problems people with disabilities face when flying. It puts pressure on airlines to improve how they handle mobility aids.
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