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‘They think it’s going to help my deafness’: Deaf woman books flight with Delta…
A deaf woman was shocked to get a wheelchair despite being able to walk, leading her to criticize Delta's process.
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Traveler Amused by Delta's Wheelchair Service for Erroneous 'DEAF' Designation
A traveler's recent experience with Delta Airlines has sparked amusement online after she was provided with a wheelchair due to an unexpected 'DEAF' designation on her flight information. The traveler, Emily Brooke Mack, documented her journey through John F. Kennedy International Airport, humorously narrating how she was enjoying the unexpected ride despite having full mobility and hearing. A screenshot shared in her video showed her name and flight details, with the 'SSR: DEAF' code clearly visible. Ms. Mack, known for sharing 'outlandish stories on dating disasters & chaotic life events,' took to social media to share her unique travel situation. She quipped that the wheelchair was helping her 'deafness' and 'hard of hearing' and would 'get my hearing back,' despite stating she has legs and can hear perfectly. The airline staff member pushing her wheelchair was seen smiling in the background. The video has garnered significant attention, with viewers finding humor in the airline's system error and Ms. Mack's lighthearted response to the situation.
