Re: legal case Ryan air

Interesting case. What is the relevance to Web Accessibility?

Cheers

Chaals

On Tuesday, Dec 2, 2003, at 21:50 Australia/Melbourne, Paul Davis wrote:

> It a appears another interesting case goes to court today
> where a wheel chair user is seeking compensation
> from London Stanstead Airport and Ryan Air for charging £18.00 for the 
> use of a wheelchair and lift to get onto the plane.
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> I realise it is the Airlines that take the flak for this, but
> I believe it is the Airport authority that makes the charge??
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> I think he has an open and shut case, but the outcome will be 
> interesting, and I believe the airline and airport are
> only contesting the case as this sets a precedent to supply a 
> reasonable service for all disabled travellers, world wide.
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> Shame on them
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