Disabled MLA Andy Allen missed Aer Lingus flight due to lack of boarding assistance.
Disabled MLA Andy Allen was unable to board his Aer Lingus flight from Birmingham to Belfast due to a lack of necessary boarding assistance, resulting in the plane departing without him. Allen, a former soldier who uses a wheelchair, described the experience as a "shambles." Aer Lingus, operated by Emerald Airlines, has apologized and initiated an investigation into the incident, as Allen advocates for improved travel conditions for disabled passengers.
September 22, 2024
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