Disability Advocate Removed From Virgin Flight over Wheelchair Motor Dispute

Disabled man 'booted off' flight after dispute over his wheelchair aid

Shane Hryhorec, a disability activist, has shared his 'upsetting' experience being removed from a flight over his SmartDrive wheelchair aid

Man ‘humiliated’ after being kicked off Virgin flight

Disability advocate Shane Hryhorec said he was left humiliated after he was kicked off a Virgin flight and has threatened legal action against the airline.

Disability advocate removed from Virgin flight over wheelchair motor dispute

Virgin Australia says it is reviewing an incident where a wheelchair user was removed from a flight after his battery-powered motor could not be stored in overhead lockers on board.

Aussie ‘booted off flight’ after dispute over wheelchair aid

‘They made me feel like a burden.’

Man claims he was ‘kicked off’ Virgin flight over wheelchair

A man has shared the shocking moment he claims he was “kicked off” a Virgin Australia flight – all because of his wheelchair.