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Wheelchair User Denied Flight, Sparks Accessibility Debate
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Marissa Bode, a star from Wicked, faced discrimination when denied boarding on a Southern Airways flight due to her wheelchair. She couldnt climb the stairs, and gate agents refused her entry. Bode called out the airline on TikTok, accusing them of violating the Air Carrier Access Act. Southern Airways has since reached out to discuss improvements for disabled passengers, and Bode is advocating for more representation in the industry.
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