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1. 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 pa...

   Case | 30 Jan 2004

2. Employment Law Round-up – February 2004
   

   ...uarantine period to elapse, following which it is free to engage the worker permanently without further charge. Wheelchair charge levied by airline is unlawful Employers were reminded of their obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) when an £18 wheelchair charge levied on Ryanair's disabled passengers was ruled to be unlawful. The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) now wants the airline to pay compensation to 50 disabled people who have complained about paying the wheelchair charge. If no compensation is offered, then the DRC will start a group legal action against the airl...

   News | 2 Mar 2004