Let's not forget this is EJ we are talking about. One of the airlines known for it's..... disputable way of deciding who gets to board and who doesn't. It was this airline that was one of the biggest reasons the EU has put legislation into place. As usual this sounds like a typical EJ don't-want-any-wheels-aboard denied boarding. If so, as soon as the guy files a report with the EU (which wont be dealt with until after filing with EJ and them not properly addressing it), EJ can bet their horses they will be dealt with. EU does not tend to be very 'nice' about these things.

First off; the EU legislation ONLY covers those with a mobility disability. Those with hearing disabilities would not fail the quoted criteria, as any airline must have their safety information available in writing for each seat. As such, those with a hearing disability will be able to participate in safety briefings and be able to participate unassisted in evac situations.

Those with visability disabilities can follow the instructions by simply listening to the recording and/or afterwards asking an FA some more info if the recording is difficult to understand. Et voilą, they are now able to participate unassisted in an evac situation.

The quoted requirements? Might be me, but I do not find them too stringent. Let's face it, in case of emergencies it tends to be all for themselves if it is life or death. Flying when one can do nothing to assist in their own evac during emergencies isn't only not safe but can become a risk to others travelling. If I'm in an aisle seat and can not get out unassisted, I'm now blocking those in the seats between me and the window. It's pretty basic, something as simple as dropping yourself on the floor and crawl is assisting in ones own evac. While not something we'ld want to do in normal life, I'ld bet a lot of us will very gladly crawl off a plane if it's life or death. Of course it's a different discussion if that will give us any chance as people will climb over others in bad crashes, but it's better than a zero chance and not fitting requirements.

Requiring one to be able to put on an oxygen mask themselves or otherwise make arrangements themselves; fair if you ask me. Same goes for buckling up, using the bathroom -which like the ACAA does not include the trip to and from bathroom- and eating -which again does nog include opening stuff-.

Basically, on these subjects the situation within the EU does not differ from the US and it's ACAA imho. Of course that is just mho, so would love to hear where it does differ if others disagree.