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Travel urged to 'never ever' question the extent of someone's disability

Responsible business
Ilaria Grasso Macola
6 July 2023

Travel businesses have been told they should "never ever" question the extent of someone’s disability.

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Matthew Campbell-Hill (Credit: Steve Dunlop)

“You’re not a doctor and even if you are a doctor, you’re not my clinician so you haven’t got a clue,” said Matthew Campbell-Hill, chair of the government’s disabled persons transport advisory committee.

“Don’t challenge us, it ruins people’s holidays," Campbell-Hill told delegates at TTG’s Fairer Travel Diversity Forum on Wednesday (5 July).

 

Technology and media consultant Campbell-Hill urged delegates to follow British Airways’ example by adding a page to its website setting out what customers should expect from the airline.