Frank Gardner, a British journalist and correspondent, faced a humiliating situation on a LOT Polish Airlines flight when he was forced to crawl across the cabin floor due to the airlines lack of onboard wheelchair facilities. Gardner, who lost his legs after an attack by Al-Qaeda in 2004 while reporting in Saudi Arabia, was returning from Warsaw when the incident occurred.In a post on X, Gardner expressed his shock, stating that the crew informed him there were no onboard wheelchairs available when he needed to use the toilet. “Wow. Its 2024, and Ive just had to crawl along the floor of this LOT Polish airline... This is just discriminatory,” Gardner wrote.Wow. Its 2024 and Ive just had to crawl along the floor of this LOT Polish airline to get to the toilet during a flight back from Warsaw as “we dont have onboard wheelchairs. Its airline policy”. If youre disabled and you cant walk this is just discriminatory. pic.twitter.com/aFuxo89DR5— Frank Gardner (@FrankRGardner) September 30, 2024He acknowledged the cabin crews efforts, noting they were apologetic, but highlighted that the airlines policy was the real issue. The incident has sparked widespread criticism, with many calling for LOT Polish Airlines to revise its policies to comply with EU regulations on disability rights.In fairness to the cabin crew, they were as helpful and apologetic as they could be. Not their fault, its the airline. Wont be flying LOT again until they join the 21st century.— Frank Gardner (@FrankRGardner) September 30, 2024Gardners distinguished career has seen him report from some of the worlds most dangerous regions, including the 2004 ambush in Riyadh that left him partially paralyzed.Reacting to the post one of the social media users, Sian Mexsom called it shocking. She posted, That is shocking. So sorry to read this and I hope @LOTAirlinesUS make a full apology. Must contravene EU regs on discrimination for disabled people
