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Airline CEOs Demand Crackdown on Wheelchair Service Abuse

The CEO of Frontier Airlines has criticized the widespread abuse of wheelchair assistance by passengers who fake disabilities to gain airport perks like priority boarding and access to overhead bin space. This practice not only incurs unnecessary costs for airlines but also delays services for genuinely disabled passengers. The CEO is calling for strict penalties similar to those for parking in handicapped spaces to curb this dishonest behavior.

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#airline #airport-perks #disability-fraud

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Disability Boarding Controversy: Passengers Walk Off Aircraft Fine While Disabled Woman Stranded at Airport

A recent Southwest Airlines flight had 20 passengers using wheelchairs to board, but only three used them to get off, leading to suspicions of a pre-boarding scam. While some passengers may genuinely need assistance on boarding, it's unlikely that 17 out of 20 passengers would require it only for boarding. The practice of asking for wheelchair assistance when not needed can delay or prevent those who genuinely need it from getting it. The benefits of early boarding include better seating, access to overhead bin space, and priority check-in and security.

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#air-travel #boarding #priority-boarding