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"My work colleague recently went on a cruise. Two ladies were wheeled on board the ship in wheelchairs with priority treatment past everyone else. Both ladies were spotted during the cruise taking part in physical sports activities, walking unaided etc etc. Then at the end of the cruise back in wheelchairs again getting the special treatment. So clearly there are a small minority taking the piss by faking it! " I was just talking to my husband about this and we have got to be a little bit careful, Some disabilities mean some things are difficult whilst others not so much. Apparently there's been a 20% increase in the number of people requesting wheelchairs at airports since delays have been reported. I was actually just saying to him I guess some people could maybe stand in a queue for 30 minutes without the aid of a wheelchair but not 2 hours. I guess my point is don't take things you don't need but at the same time consider anyone to be genuine as you just don't know. It's a tricky balance. | |||
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"There are quite a few people who have a condition that I have who now ask for assistance at the airport because of the issues with queues. I haven’t done it, generally I don’t let my health condition stop me from doing things at all, but multiple hours queuing at various points of Birmingham airport left me absolutely wiped out to the point of needing to up my painkillers considerably the next day. I also don’t like the way it’s been brought up - it’s almost blaming the increase for the problems when it’s actually most likely the other way round. Disabled people get enough stick as it is without them now being under scrutiny at airports with people judging if they’re disabled enough to warrant the help or not." Totally agree. I have sort of changed my mind on it slightly after reading excuses that airline and airport bosses have been coming up with and I'm starting to think this is just another way of blaming the customer. | |||
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"I'm absolutely fucking bricking it, when I'm supposed to be travelling on my own, from Manchester via Amsterdam to Madrid. I'm going in early July. I'm already being told that they won't bring my chair back to me for the transfer in Amsterdam, which petrifies me. What if they lose my chair or don't load it on the second flight? I'm stranded without it. Anyone pretending to be disabled can do one. It's hard enough without people taking the piss. " I totally get that, we are flying at the end of the month and quiet worried too although The airport we are flying from doesn't seem to have too many doesn't seem to have too many issues. I really hope it's all OK for you, this is what people don't realise It's not about jumping queues it can have very serious consequences when the assistance goes wrong or isn't available. | |||
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"There are quite a few people who have a condition that I have who now ask for assistance at the airport because of the issues with queues. I haven’t done it, generally I don’t let my health condition stop me from doing things at all, but multiple hours queuing at various points of Birmingham airport left me absolutely wiped out to the point of needing to up my painkillers considerably the next day. I also don’t like the way it’s been brought up - it’s almost blaming the increase for the problems when it’s actually most likely the other way round. Disabled people get enough stick as it is without them now being under scrutiny at airports with people judging if they’re disabled enough to warrant the help or not. Totally agree. I have sort of changed my mind on it slightly after reading excuses that airline and airport bosses have been coming up with and I'm starting to think this is just another way of blaming the customer." It’s exactly that - it’s just an excuse. My flight from Brum to Glasgow was delayed by over an hour the other day because two passengers in wheelchairs were waiting on the ambulift to get them to the plane (for some reason we were next to the airbridge, but not attached to it). The pilot made very clear it was because of lack of staff at the airport and they only have one of the lifts. Yet I bet that’s seen as one of the “disabled people causing delays” times. It’s an excuse. | |||
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"There are quite a few people who have a condition that I have who now ask for assistance at the airport because of the issues with queues. I haven’t done it, generally I don’t let my health condition stop me from doing things at all, but multiple hours queuing at various points of Birmingham airport left me absolutely wiped out to the point of needing to up my painkillers considerably the next day. I also don’t like the way it’s been brought up - it’s almost blaming the increase for the problems when it’s actually most likely the other way round. Disabled people get enough stick as it is without them now being under scrutiny at airports with people judging if they’re disabled enough to warrant the help or not. Totally agree. I have sort of changed my mind on it slightly after reading excuses that airline and airport bosses have been coming up with and I'm starting to think this is just another way of blaming the customer. It’s exactly that - it’s just an excuse. My flight from Brum to Glasgow was delayed by over an hour the other day because two passengers in wheelchairs were waiting on the ambulift to get them to the plane (for some reason we were next to the airbridge, but not attached to it). The pilot made very clear it was because of lack of staff at the airport and they only have one of the lifts. Yet I bet that’s seen as one of the “disabled people causing delays” times. It’s an excuse. " I've been that person. The absolute hate from the people as I passed along the aisle to my seat (at the very back) could not be unseen. People do not give two shits about disabled people, if it means their flight is delayed. They don't care that there's only one ambulift or that they need special equipment to board/get off. People are vociferously lacking in any shits in such situations because I've been there. | |||
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" I've been that person. The absolute hate from the people as I passed along the aisle to my seat (at the very back) could not be unseen. People do not give two shits about disabled people, if it means their flight is delayed. They don't care that there's only one ambulift or that they need special equipment to board/get off. People are vociferously lacking in any shits in such situations because I've been there. " That’s awful. Thankfully people on my flight were outraged for the people waiting. One guy had an email for some CEO somewhere that he gave them to complain. Other people shifted around so that their family members, who were dotted around the plane, could all sit together. The most bewildered person of the day was the ambulift guy at Glasgow waiting when we disembarked who was clapped by a few people and there was a cheer when he parked up. I doubt he had any idea why we were delayed so he just looked slightly baffled at how pleased everyone was to see him  | |||
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"The staff at Spanish airports for "Sin Barreras" are always amazing. I know I'm in good hands with Sin Barreras. It's just all the fucking barreras stopping you from getting to Spain in the first place "We have always found the assistance in Spain 2nd to none. | |||
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"My work colleague recently went on a cruise. Two ladies were wheeled on board the ship in wheelchairs with priority treatment past everyone else. Both ladies were spotted during the cruise taking part in physical sports activities, walking unaided etc etc. Then at the end of the cruise back in wheelchairs again getting the special treatment. So clearly there are a small minority taking the piss by faking it! I was just talking to my husband about this and we have got to be a little bit careful, Some disabilities mean some things are difficult whilst others not so much. Apparently there's been a 20% increase in the number of people requesting wheelchairs at airports since delays have been reported. I was actually just saying to him I guess some people could maybe stand in a queue for 30 minutes without the aid of a wheelchair but not 2 hours. I guess my point is don't take things you don't need but at the same time consider anyone to be genuine as you just don't know. It's a tricky balance." Yeah it is tricky for the airport staff especially they are probably worried about getting it wrong and losing their job .. | |||
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"My work colleague recently went on a cruise. Two ladies were wheeled on board the ship in wheelchairs with priority treatment past everyone else. Both ladies were spotted during the cruise taking part in physical sports activities, walking unaided etc etc. Then at the end of the cruise back in wheelchairs again getting the special treatment. So clearly there are a small minority taking the piss by faking it! I was just talking to my husband about this and we have got to be a little bit careful, Some disabilities mean some things are difficult whilst others not so much. Apparently there's been a 20% increase in the number of people requesting wheelchairs at airports since delays have been reported. I was actually just saying to him I guess some people could maybe stand in a queue for 30 minutes without the aid of a wheelchair but not 2 hours. I guess my point is don't take things you don't need but at the same time consider anyone to be genuine as you just don't know. It's a tricky balance.Yeah it is tricky for the airport staff especially they are probably worried about getting it wrong and losing their job .." I wouldn't worry about losing my job I would worry about leaving someone who is disabled stranded without the help they need. | |||
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"Some ppl obviously don't understand why ppl use wheelchairs either fulltime or part-time doesn't make them any less disabled why are ppl so judging when it comes to things like this! If it doesn't affect your life let them be! " It is a problem if they are only using it as a way of skipping queues that's the issue, Not people who genuinely need assistance or a wheelchair for whatever reason. | |||
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"Some ppl obviously don't understand why ppl use wheelchairs either fulltime or part-time doesn't make them any less disabled why are ppl so judging when it comes to things like this! If it doesn't affect your life let them be! It is a problem if they are only using it as a way of skipping queues that's the issue, Not people who genuinely need assistance or a wheelchair for whatever reason. " Well why don't you go ask them why they need the assistance and see what response you get! They obviously have issues too warrent assistant you get asked this when booking some airlines even ask for evidence of their conditions from a doctor or hospital professional...just cause you can't see what's up with them doesn't mean they don't need help! That's what invisible illnesses are not seen by the human eye! How would you feel being judged by being in a wheelchair or have an invisible illness?? Some day it may happen to you or someone you love! Moral of the story is just be kind .. | |||
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"I've had the hate. Having a child with a hidden disability, I was boarding before the rest of the flight and the priority boarding ticket holders. One guy piped up saying 'I wish I had a spastic child so I could skip the queues' I wanted to kill him but though better. " You're a bigger man than me, Monkey | |||
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"I've had the hate. Having a child with a hidden disability, I was boarding before the rest of the flight and the priority boarding ticket holders. One guy piped up saying 'I wish I had a spastic child so I could skip the queues' I wanted to kill him but though better. " Aww if I heard someone say that about my child I'd go ape....thats so not on! People are just so ignorant though not a second though at all how harsh words effect others...its border lining being a bully .... | |||
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"Some ppl obviously don't understand why ppl use wheelchairs either fulltime or part-time doesn't make them any less disabled why are ppl so judging when it comes to things like this! If it doesn't affect your life let them be! It is a problem if they are only using it as a way of skipping queues that's the issue, Not people who genuinely need assistance or a wheelchair for whatever reason. Well why don't you go ask them why they need the assistance and see what response you get! They obviously have issues too warrent assistant you get asked this when booking some airlines even ask for evidence of their conditions from a doctor or hospital professional...just cause you can't see what's up with them doesn't mean they don't need help! That's what invisible illnesses are not seen by the human eye! How would you feel being judged by being in a wheelchair or have an invisible illness?? Some day it may happen to you or someone you love! Moral of the story is just be kind .." I'm also married to a men with a disability so I think you'll find the moral of the story is don't judge people.  | |||
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"I've had the hate. Having a child with a hidden disability, I was boarding before the rest of the flight and the priority boarding ticket holders. One guy piped up saying 'I wish I had a spastic child so I could skip the queues' I wanted to kill him but though better. " I'm sorry this has happened 
Iv had similar unfortunately and This is why I'm just saying thst anybody who tries to pretend to be disabled visible or otherwise to jump queues just adds to the problem we face daily. | |||
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"Why are you being defensive and why on Earth would I ask anybody what their disability is? You are talking to someone who uses assistance at airports so don't judge me thank you. I'm simply saying it has been reported that some people are requesting wheelchairs simply to avoid queuing who do not need them to jump queues that is unacceptable." Am certainly not judging you for having a disability what so ever you started the post am just replying to what was said! What am saying is how do you know that those ppl that you see dont genuinely need the assistant as your disabled yourself! So you yourself are judging ppl in using a wheelchair to jump queues...how do you know they haven't proven they have disabilities when booking ... | |||
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"Why are you being defensive and why on Earth would I ask anybody what their disability is? You are talking to someone who uses assistance at airports so don't judge me thank you. I'm simply saying it has been reported that some people are requesting wheelchairs simply to avoid queuing who do not need them to jump queues that is unacceptable. Am certainly not judging you for having a disability what so ever you started the post am just replying to what was said! What am saying is how do you know that those ppl that you see dont genuinely need the assistant as your disabled yourself! So you yourself are judging ppl in using a wheelchair to jump queues...how do you know they haven't proven they have disabilities when booking ..." Lorna hasn't judged anyone. She has repeated reports in the media. Someone from Birmingham Airport has implied that they do not believe that I increase in need for disability assistance is genuine. Lorna did not implying that, it was someone in the airports industry. | |||
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"Why are you being defensive and why on Earth would I ask anybody what their disability is? You are talking to someone who uses assistance at airports so don't judge me thank you. I'm simply saying it has been reported that some people are requesting wheelchairs simply to avoid queuing who do not need them to jump queues that is unacceptable. Am certainly not judging you for having a disability what so ever you started the post am just replying to what was said! What am saying is how do you know that those ppl that you see dont genuinely need the assistant as your disabled yourself! So you yourself are judging ppl in using a wheelchair to jump queues...how do you know they haven't proven they have disabilities when booking ..." I'm not judging anybody and I think you need to read the post and what I written again. Us to avoid your confusion I will repeat what I have said one more time. Anybody who feels tempted to claim they need a wheelchair to simply jump a queue don't! That is not me judging anybody who is in a wheelchair.  | |||
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"I know at Manchester airport I had to show them my daughters dla documents to get a lanyard for her this was in 2019 though " That has surprised me. I've worn a lanyard since 2019 too. As far as I remember all we had to do was explain the difficulties and assistance needed when we booked assistance. I'm not advocating for people have to prove need. My 1st thought when I saw this article is it going to give people ideas. | |||
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"Why are you being defensive and why on Earth would I ask anybody what their disability is? You are talking to someone who uses assistance at airports so don't judge me thank you. I'm simply saying it has been reported that some people are requesting wheelchairs simply to avoid queuing who do not need them to jump queues that is unacceptable. Am certainly not judging you for having a disability what so ever you started the post am just replying to what was said! What am saying is how do you know that those ppl that you see dont genuinely need the assistant as your disabled yourself! So you yourself are judging ppl in using a wheelchair to jump queues...how do you know they haven't proven they have disabilities when booking ... I'm not judging anybody and I think you need to read the post and what I written again. Us to avoid your confusion I will repeat what I have said one more time. Anybody who feels tempted to claim they need a wheelchair to simply jump a queue don't! That is not me judging anybody who is in a wheelchair. "Are you not judging ppl then who supposedly fake being disabled to jump a queue? And telling ppl not to do this as its draining resources for ppl who are genuinely disabled? | |||
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"I know at Manchester airport I had to show them my daughters dla documents to get a lanyard for her this was in 2019 though That has surprised me. I've worn a lanyard since 2019 too. As far as I remember all we had to do was explain the difficulties and assistance needed when we booked assistance. I'm not advocating for people have to prove need. My 1st thought when I saw this article is it going to give people ideas. " I hope it never comes to needing to show PIP or other benefit letters, because I don't get any of them but I'm most definitely disabled. We already lose out on a lot of things (mainly attractions etc) because apparently the only way to prove you're disabled is to show a PIP letter. | |||
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"Why are you being defensive and why on Earth would I ask anybody what their disability is? You are talking to someone who uses assistance at airports so don't judge me thank you. I'm simply saying it has been reported that some people are requesting wheelchairs simply to avoid queuing who do not need them to jump queues that is unacceptable. Am certainly not judging you for having a disability what so ever you started the post am just replying to what was said! What am saying is how do you know that those ppl that you see dont genuinely need the assistant as your disabled yourself! So you yourself are judging ppl in using a wheelchair to jump queues...how do you know they haven't proven they have disabilities when booking ... I'm not judging anybody and I think you need to read the post and what I written again. Us to avoid your confusion I will repeat what I have said one more time. Anybody who feels tempted to claim they need a wheelchair to simply jump a queue don't! That is not me judging anybody who is in a wheelchair.
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"I've had the hate. Having a child with a hidden disability, I was boarding before the rest of the flight and the priority boarding ticket holders. One guy piped up saying 'I wish I had a spastic child so I could skip the queues' I wanted to kill him but though better. " Jesus Christ I'm so sorry | |||
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"I know at Manchester airport I had to show them my daughters dla documents to get a lanyard for her this was in 2019 though That has surprised me. I've worn a lanyard since 2019 too. As far as I remember all we had to do was explain the difficulties and assistance needed when we booked assistance. I'm not advocating for people have to prove need. My 1st thought when I saw this article is it going to give people ideas. I hope it never comes to needing to show PIP or other benefit letters, because I don't get any of them but I'm most definitely disabled. We already lose out on a lot of things (mainly attractions etc) because apparently the only way to prove you're disabled is to show a PIP letter. " I have to say We have never been asked to provide proof of pip except I think possibly for the railcard. Though I think you could either provide a PIP letter or blue badge. | |||
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"I know at Manchester airport I had to show them my daughters dla documents to get a lanyard for her this was in 2019 though That has surprised me. I've worn a lanyard since 2019 too. As far as I remember all we had to do was explain the difficulties and assistance needed when we booked assistance. I'm not advocating for people have to prove need. My 1st thought when I saw this article is it going to give people ideas. " she was only 9 at the time so maybe it was because it was for a child. | |||
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"I know at Manchester airport I had to show them my daughters dla documents to get a lanyard for her this was in 2019 though That has surprised me. I've worn a lanyard since 2019 too. As far as I remember all we had to do was explain the difficulties and assistance needed when we booked assistance. I'm not advocating for people have to prove need. My 1st thought when I saw this article is it going to give people ideas. I hope it never comes to needing to show PIP or other benefit letters, because I don't get any of them but I'm most definitely disabled. We already lose out on a lot of things (mainly attractions etc) because apparently the only way to prove you're disabled is to show a PIP letter. I have to say We have never been asked to provide proof of pip except I think possibly for the railcard. Though I think you could either provide a PIP letter or blue badge. " Blue badge is not enough for a disabled railcard. I don't qualify for one of those either. You need benefit letters or to be registered sight impaired or unable to drive due to a disability (with a Doc's letter). Simply being a wheelchair user without benefits is insufficient. | |||
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"I'm absolutely fucking bricking it, when I'm supposed to be travelling on my own, from Manchester via Amsterdam to Madrid. I'm going in early July. I'm already being told that they won't bring my chair back to me for the transfer in Amsterdam, which petrifies me. What if they lose my chair or don't load it on the second flight? I'm stranded without it. Anyone pretending to be disabled can do one. It's hard enough without people taking the piss. " Im sure it will all be fine i have to say WELL SAID!! Amsterdam airport is huge they are usually really nice im sure someone will assist you if needed! Hope all goes well x | |||
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"I know at Manchester airport I had to show them my daughters dla documents to get a lanyard for her this was in 2019 though That has surprised me. I've worn a lanyard since 2019 too. As far as I remember all we had to do was explain the difficulties and assistance needed when we booked assistance. I'm not advocating for people have to prove need. My 1st thought when I saw this article is it going to give people ideas. she was only 9 at the time so maybe it was because it was for a child." Possibly but I'm sorry that that happened. | |||
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"I've had the hate. Having a child with a hidden disability, I was boarding before the rest of the flight and the priority boarding ticket holders. One guy piped up saying 'I wish I had a spastic child so I could skip the queues' I wanted to kill him but though better. Jesus Christ I'm so sorry "iv had situations like this as my dauters disability’s arnt visible the dirty looks from people queuing mumbling under there breaths it really saddens me | |||
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"I know at Manchester airport I had to show them my daughters dla documents to get a lanyard for her this was in 2019 though That has surprised me. I've worn a lanyard since 2019 too. As far as I remember all we had to do was explain the difficulties and assistance needed when we booked assistance. I'm not advocating for people have to prove need. My 1st thought when I saw this article is it going to give people ideas. I hope it never comes to needing to show PIP or other benefit letters, because I don't get any of them but I'm most definitely disabled. We already lose out on a lot of things (mainly attractions etc) because apparently the only way to prove you're disabled is to show a PIP letter. " Surely you would have doctors letters or some sort of proof of being disabled should help if needed...I got a pass for my daughter for attractions because I showed proof of her disabilities...I'd look into that of I was you...you shouldn't be missing out though....your as entitled as an able bodied person xx | |||
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"I know at Manchester airport I had to show them my daughters dla documents to get a lanyard for her this was in 2019 though That has surprised me. I've worn a lanyard since 2019 too. As far as I remember all we had to do was explain the difficulties and assistance needed when we booked assistance. I'm not advocating for people have to prove need. My 1st thought when I saw this article is it going to give people ideas. I hope it never comes to needing to show PIP or other benefit letters, because I don't get any of them but I'm most definitely disabled. We already lose out on a lot of things (mainly attractions etc) because apparently the only way to prove you're disabled is to show a PIP letter. I have to say We have never been asked to provide proof of pip except I think possibly for the railcard. Though I think you could either provide a PIP letter or blue badge. Blue badge is not enough for a disabled railcard. I don't qualify for one of those either. You need benefit letters or to be registered sight impaired or unable to drive due to a disability (with a Doc's letter). Simply being a wheelchair user without benefits is insufficient. " Oh I see i suppose it's the unable to drive thing, It's the same for the freedom bus passes. I do know that for both you have to receive the higher amount of mobility on PIP. | |||
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"I know at Manchester airport I had to show them my daughters dla documents to get a lanyard for her this was in 2019 though That has surprised me. I've worn a lanyard since 2019 too. As far as I remember all we had to do was explain the difficulties and assistance needed when we booked assistance. I'm not advocating for people have to prove need. My 1st thought when I saw this article is it going to give people ideas. I hope it never comes to needing to show PIP or other benefit letters, because I don't get any of them but I'm most definitely disabled. We already lose out on a lot of things (mainly attractions etc) because apparently the only way to prove you're disabled is to show a PIP letter. Surely you would have doctors letters or some sort of proof of being disabled should help if needed...I got a pass for my daughter for attractions because I showed proof of her disabilities...I'd look into that of I was you...you shouldn't be missing out though....your as entitled as an able bodied person xx " I have a consultant's diagnosis, yes, but that does not get you a CEA card, or a disabled Railcard or disabled admission rights into many places. It doesn't permit my husband to sit with me at Manchester Arena, if I get a wheelchair space. They all ask for things like PIP or carers allowance letters, which we do not claim. A doctor's diagnosis is all I have. It was enough for a blue badge but seemingly not for other things. | |||
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"I've had the hate. Having a child with a hidden disability, I was boarding before the rest of the flight and the priority boarding ticket holders. One guy piped up saying 'I wish I had a spastic child so I could skip the queues' I wanted to kill him but though better. Jesus Christ I'm so sorry iv had situations like this as my dauters disability’s arnt visible the dirty looks from people queuing mumbling under there breaths it really saddens me"Same here its disgusting that ppl would think others fake being disabled especially in these days...my daughters disabled too and I'd hate to think ppl would be looking at her judging her cause she doesn't "look" disabled as such...since when did regular ppl become doctors very quickly? | |||
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"Not every disability or injury is visible. " I do know that and I'm not judging anybody for using a wheel chair or assistance. I have said further up it has been reported in a few been reported in a few newspapers. Obviously I have no way of knowing whether this is genuinely happening or not but my 1st thought was that it gives people ideas. Absolutely 99% of people that use wheelchairs or assistants at airports do so out of necessity. | |||
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"Not quite the same but i can only walk about 20 mins at a time currently so i may need to get some assistance when we go away!" We have always found the assistance really helpful. It does need to be booked but I think you could do it up to 48 hours in advance. They do have the langyard system at airports, you are supposedly meant to be pulled out of queues but that doesn't always happen. | |||
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"Always going to get people doing shaddy things to benefit themselves. It's the world we live in, I don't act that way and I don't let folk bother me that do, I've had a wheelchair once at an airport that I probably could of got away with not using, but for health and safety reasons I wasn't allowed to take my crutches on the plane with me . You just don't know others situation. Enjoy life with what you make of it "That's strange. I've taken crutches on every flight I've taken since 2017. It's the only way I can get from the aircraft door/ambulift to my seat. They do insist on putting them in the overhead locker which means when I travel alone, I'll have to rely on staff or other passengers to get them if I need the loo. I fucking hate being reliant on other people | |||
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"Requiring assistant is booked at time of booking a ticket and further at the airport people who need assistance may have limited aid and these disabilities can trigger at any time so without having to add to this.... The main problems were due to the tickets being bought and the airline Being not ready lack of staff causing havoc" Definitely lack of staff is a huge issue. | |||
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"Why are you being defensive and why on Earth would I ask anybody what their disability is? You are talking to someone who uses assistance at airports so don't judge me thank you. I'm simply saying it has been reported that some people are requesting wheelchairs simply to avoid queuing who do not need them to jump queues that is unacceptable. Am certainly not judging you for having a disability what so ever you started the post am just replying to what was said! What am saying is how do you know that those ppl that you see dont genuinely need the assistant as your disabled yourself! So you yourself are judging ppl in using a wheelchair to jump queues...how do you know they haven't proven they have disabilities when booking ... I'm not judging anybody and I think you need to read the post and what I written again. Us to avoid your confusion I will repeat what I have said one more time. Anybody who feels tempted to claim they need a wheelchair to simply jump a queue don't! That is not me judging anybody who is in a wheelchair.
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"I had a child just so I could skip the line " Same and a disabled one at that! Double bonus  | |||
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"Requiring assistant is booked at time of booking a ticket and further at the airport people who need assistance may have limited aid and these disabilities can trigger at any time so without having to add to this.... The main problems were due to the tickets being bought and the airline Being not ready lack of staff causing havoc Definitely lack of staff is a huge issue. " Due to the pandemic were loads of cutbacks | |||
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" I've been that person. The absolute hate from the people as I passed along the aisle to my seat (at the very back) could not be unseen. People do not give two shits about disabled people, if it means their flight is delayed. They don't care that there's only one ambulift or that they need special equipment to board/get off. People are vociferously lacking in any shits in such situations because I've been there. That’s awful. Thankfully people on my flight were outraged for the people waiting. One guy had an email for some CEO somewhere that he gave them to complain. Other people shifted around so that their family members, who were dotted around the plane, could all sit together. The most bewildered person of the day was the ambulift guy at Glasgow waiting when we disembarked who was clapped by a few people and there was a cheer when he parked up. I doubt he had any idea why we were delayed so he just looked slightly baffled at how pleased everyone was to see him "Love this!  | |||
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"I have never used the assistance available to me at airports. (Not that I would even know how to go about it) However now I would really look into it. I don’t do well in the sort of environment that’s being reported. " If you need it it is a game changer. You simply contact the the assistance line for the airline you are travelling with the numbers are normally on The company's website. It's really easy to do, You just have to give them your flight details, Explain that you feel you need assistance and they will ask you some questions to best determine how they can help you. | |||
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"I have never used the assistance available to me at airports. (Not that I would even know how to go about it) However now I would really look into it. I don’t do well in the sort of environment that’s being reported. If you need it it is a game changer. You simply contact the the assistance line for the airline you are travelling with the numbers are normally on The company's website. It's really easy to do, You just have to give them your flight details, Explain that you feel you need assistance and they will ask you some questions to best determine how they can help you. " Thanks. | |||
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"It has been reported that some people have been claiming to be disabled to skip queues at airports. Whilst I understand for some this may be tempting it is completely unacceptable and means less Facilities and assistance available for people that genuinely need them. Having a disability is hard enough without having people question whether you're one arseholes that are just pretending. I'm not suggesting anyone here would ever do something like this but I just wanted to put this out there for people to have a think. " I see this all the time Having a great unassisted time at the resort then in a wheel chair in the airport them and family skipping queues Twats | |||
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"It has been reported that some people have been claiming to be disabled to skip queues at airports. Whilst I understand for some this may be tempting it is completely unacceptable and means less Facilities and assistance available for people that genuinely need them. Having a disability is hard enough without having people question whether you're one arseholes that are just pretending. I'm not suggesting anyone here would ever do something like this but I just wanted to put this out there for people to have a think. I see this all the time Having a great unassisted time at the resort then in a wheel chair in the airport them and family skipping queues Twats" The sun and heat might make them agile. We mustn't judge. | |||
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"My work colleague recently went on a cruise. Two ladies were wheeled on board the ship in wheelchairs with priority treatment past everyone else. Both ladies were spotted during the cruise taking part in physical sports activities, walking unaided etc etc. Then at the end of the cruise back in wheelchairs again getting the special treatment. So clearly there are a small minority taking the piss by faking it! " They might not have been taking the piss. Scouse is disabled and cannot stand for a long time with being in agony. Queuing in airports for example is impossible so she gets wheelchair assistance through the airport. However she is OK to walk around so long as she keeps moving. So to an outsider it might look like she's taking the piss but she genuinely needs the assistance. | |||
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"It has been reported that some people have been claiming to be disabled to skip queues at airports. Whilst I understand for some this may be tempting it is completely unacceptable and means less Facilities and assistance available for people that genuinely need them. Having a disability is hard enough without having people question whether you're one arseholes that are just pretending. I'm not suggesting anyone here would ever do something like this but I just wanted to put this out there for people to have a think. I see this all the time Having a great unassisted time at the resort then in a wheel chair in the airport them and family skipping queues Twats The sun and heat might make them agile. We mustn't judge. " When I went to Gran Canaria I had no pain, except for my right knee when I walked up a flight of stairs and I slept like a log. | |||
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