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When Your Wheelchair Is Treated Like Luggage | Melbourne News
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A disability advocate’s powered wheelchair was destroyed mid-flight by Qantas, sparking outrage after the airline initially offered just $3,000—despite an independent valuation of nearly $6,000. Reliant on the chair for daily life and work, the advocate faced mounting health risks using temporary rentals, forcing public pressure and media scrutiny before Qantas finally agreed to cover full replacement costs. This incident underscores systemic failures in air travel accessibility for people with disabilities—and comes as new government guidelines, drafted two years ago, are still open for public comment until October 2nd.
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