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Omaha woman with Down syndrome denied boarding at Eppley Airfield

American Airlines said the woman needed a safety assistant, while her family and disability advocates questioned how the policy was applied.

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An Omaha woman with Down syndrome was denied a boarding pass at Eppley Airfield last month after airline staff determined she required a safety assistant to fly.

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WBTV - 3 broke the news on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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