Passengers Removed from Flight for Size - Airline Calls it 'Inconvenience'

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Angel Harding and a friend were allegedly removed from an Air New Zealand flight due to their size, with a flight attendant claiming it was "an inconvenience." Harding described feeling humiliated and in pain after the incident, which she believes was due to discrimination. The airline has since apologized and covered their expenses, but Harding plans to seek compensation for the trauma endured. This incident highlights the lack of specific laws regarding plus-sized passengers in New Zealand and the varying policies across airlines globally.
Topics:business#air-new-zealand#airline-policies#compensation#discrimination#passenger-rights#travel
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