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Disability Advocate Removed From Virgin Flight over Wheelchair Motor Dispute

Shane Hryhorec says he was offloaded after a 20-minute dispute, and Virgin Australia is reviewing whether its stowage rules need clearer guidance.

Summary by ABC Australia
Virgin Australia says it is reviewing an incident where a wheelchair user was removed from a flight after his battery-powered motor could not be stored in overhead lockers on board.

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News broke the news in Surry Hills, Australia on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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