Disabled Journalist Forced to Crawl on Flight

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-01T17:28:16.633733+05:30

- **Frank Gardner**, a BBC journalist, had to crawl on a LOT Polish Airlines flight due to lack of onboard wheelchairs. - Gardner, who lost his legs in 2004, described the situation as **'shocking'** and **'discriminatory'**. - He shared his experience on **X**, sparking widespread empathy and outrage. - Gardner praised the **cabin crew** for their help but criticized the airline's policy. - Social media users called for airlines to provide onboard wheelchairs to avoid such incidents. Source: [News 18](https://www.news18.com/viral/viral-photo-shows-uk-journalist-crawling-on-plane-after-airline-fails-to-provide-wheelchair-9070053.html), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/frank-gardner-disabled-uk-journalist-forced-to-crawl-on-flight-due-to-lack-of-wheelchair-6690472), [News 18](https://www.news18.com/world/uk-disabled-journalist-frank-gardner-crawls-on-flight-lot-polish-airline-wheelchair-policy-flight-9069909.html)

Frank Gardner, a BBC journalist, had to crawl on a LOT Polish Airlines flight due to lack of onboard wheelchairs.
Gardner, who lost his legs in 2004, described the situation as 'shocking' and 'discriminatory'.
He shared his experience on X, sparking widespread empathy and outrage.
Gardner praised the cabin crew for their help but criticized the airline's policy.
Social media users called for airlines to provide onboard wheelchairs to avoid such incidents.

Source: News 18, Ndtv, News 18