Heather Saunders, mother of 12 year old Alice, was told her daughter could not fly on her own due to having Down’s Syndrome.
Heather said: ‘When I asked why she said: ‘‘Because we’ve had problems in the past.’’ ‘They ask you to let them know of any additional needs. I asked: ‘‘What if I hadn’t told you?’’ ‘She said: ‘‘We would have turned her down when she arrived because she’s got Down’s syndrome.’’’
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Down’s syndrome girl Alice Saunders refused ticket by British Airways. June 15, 2011. Metro Online.