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21 August 2026

Airline Apologizes to Disability Advocate Who Was Kicked Off Flight Over Wheelchair Motor

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Airline Apologizes to Disability Advocate Who Was Kicked Off Flight Over Wheelchair Motor

Virgin Australia has apologized to a disability advocate after he was removed from a flight following a dispute over his wheelchair motor. Shane Hryhorec, who travels with a service dog, said the ...

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