Air New Zealand Says “No”

Posted by Katja on 14 April 2008 | Permalink
Filed under accessibility, travel

A Christchurch tetraplegic is being forced to pay thousands of dollars for an in-flight carer because Air New Zealand staff cannot help him into his seat.

Make that “will not” instead of “cannot”; other airlines seem to manage it somehow.

Full article: Airline says ‘no’ to help

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3 Responses to “Air New Zealand Says “No””

  1. The Angry Gimp on April 19th, 2008 7.42

    That makes me ANGRY. That would be illegal in the United States. Regardless of the legality, they’re jerks. Unless the guy weighs 300 pounds, what’s the problem? How hard can it be to help a guy move from seat to seat? Be grateful all your limbs work and help the man, people!

  2. stephen on April 26th, 2008 8.49

    (raspberries) who needs ‘em? this is just wrong, and should be punishable by bungee cords.

  3. Diane J Standiford on April 27th, 2008 3.25

    New Zealand has no lawyers? I dig the bungee cord idea though.