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30/01/2004
Ryanair to appeal wheelchair fee case
A disabled man forced to pay for the use of a wheelchair at Stansted airport has succeeded in a court case taken against Ryanair.
Mr Bob Ross, who suffers from cerebral palsy and arthritis and finds walking painful, contended that he had been discriminated against when he was charged £18 because of his inability to walk to the check-in desk.
Finding in favour of the community worker from Islington in north London, the judge found that Ryanair had acted unlawfully by not providing a free wheelchair.
The Disability Rights Commission took the action against Ryanair on behalf of Mr Ross.
Ryanair have said that they will appeal the ruling.
(SP)
Mr Bob Ross, who suffers from cerebral palsy and arthritis and finds walking painful, contended that he had been discriminated against when he was charged £18 because of his inability to walk to the check-in desk.
Finding in favour of the community worker from Islington in north London, the judge found that Ryanair had acted unlawfully by not providing a free wheelchair.
The Disability Rights Commission took the action against Ryanair on behalf of Mr Ross.
Ryanair have said that they will appeal the ruling.
(SP)
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