Ryanair Wheelchair Fee Ruled Unlawful in Landmark Case

An £18 wheelchair charge levied on Ryanair's disabled passengers is unlawful, a court has ruled today. The landmark judgement follows a test case taken by Bob Ross, a disabled man from London who was supported by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC).

The DRC is now considering a class action against the airline. The DRC wants Ryanair to pay compensation to 35 disabled people who have complained about paying the wheelchair charge. If no compensation is offered, then the DRC will start... (305 more words)

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