‘The captain told me to wear a nappy on board’ – why is air travel so humiliating for disabled passengers?
- Posted on July 24, 2026
- By The Guardian
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‘The captain told me to wear a nappy on board’ – why is air travel so humiliating for disabled passengers?
From being abused by staff and other travellers to being denied access to toilets, flying is an increasingly distressing and frustrating experience for many wheelchair users. Here, they share their stories