Notes From Poland Oct 01 24
Polish airline LOT apologises to disabled BBC journalist forced to crawl to toilet
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Quick Glance: LOT Airlines Apologizes to Disabled BBC Journalist
- Poland's national airline, LOT, apologized to a BBC journalist who had to crawl on the floor during a flight due to the absence of onboard wheelchairs.
- Frank Gardner, who has used a wheelchair since a 2004 shooting, highlighted the discriminatory nature of the airline's policy on social media.
- LOT stated that while wheelchairs are available on long-haul flights, they are currently not on short-haul flights and are working on solutions.
- The airline expressed regret for the discomfort caused and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring accessibility for all passengers.
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