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11:36 am PT, Monday, Oct 17, 2005
Outrage after airline ejects blind passengers from jet

By Ben Webster. As reported in www.timesonline.co.uk

"RYANAIR was accused a few days ago of ignoring industry practice by ordering nine blind and partially sighted passengers off a plane shortly before take-off. Safety regulators dismissed the budget airline's claim that it was only following safety rules.

The nine passengers had already taken their seats aboard an aircraft due to leave Stansted for Italy when the pilot told them that the flight had exceeded its quota of four disabled people. They were forced to return to the departure lounge and some of the party had to sleep on the floor until the next flight.

The airline told the party they would have to arrange their own accommodation and would not be given any money for food. "

For FT members, I would have to say that this is the most disgusting and inhumane of all in the stories we have heard! There should be some type of reclamation allowed for these unfortunate passengers, and as a matter of course, Ryan Air should be besieged with letters and emails vilifying their behaviour!