A passenger with restricted mobility has died at Gatwick Airport after leaving an aircraft. Gatwick said staff were helping to disembark three passengers with restricted mobility at the time, inclu…
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The major problem here is that people, especially disabled people are being treated as objects in that ‘one fits all’, people are individuals with feelings, and have individual needs, but are not being treated with respect and dignity.
If there are staff shortages then have more flexibility, perhaps bringing executives down to cover for staff shortages,
‘Gatwick said staff were helping to disembark three passengers with restricted mobility at the time, including the man’s partner.’
“It is normal for one staff member to disembark three passengers who require assistance by taking them one at a time the short distance to the waiting buggy.”
Why is it normal for one staff member to disembark 3 passengers, surely it should be 3 staff for 3 passengers, for with only one staff who decides which passenger gets priority and why should there be a priority process. This is showing great disrespect to persons who are paying for a service and is, in effect discrimination, which should be illegal, but maybe our equality legislation is not what it should be, for people should be front and centre, but as is usual it is a process, a system which is front and centre.
This is far from right and now a death has occurred and if something is not done, then more could occur.
Source: Gatwick: Passenger With Restricted Mobility Dies Leaving Flight | Same Difference