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Southwest Employee Tells 19-Year-Old Blind Woman to Sleep on the Floor After Mu…
Southwest Airlines staff showed no compassion for a legally blind 19-year-old passenger, telling her to sleep on the floor of the airport after multi…
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Southwest Airlines Under Fire for Alleged Disability Service Failure
Southwest Airlines Faces Backlash After Alleged Failure to Support Legally Blind Passenger On March 16th, 2025, Maddie, a legally blind college student, experienced significant difficulties while traveling with Southwest Airlines. Her flight from Dallas to Hartford was initially delayed and then canceled due to severe weather. Despite assurances from Southwest staff in Tampa that she would receive assistance and compensation, including hotel accommodations and meals, upon arrival in Baltimore, Maddie found herself abandoned and without support. "I was basically told by this flight attendant that I'm not special, that it doesn't matter that I have a flight to get to," Maddie shared in her video. This lack of support, she says, was particularly distressing given her disability and unfamiliarity with Baltimore. Maddie's experience raises concerns about Southwest's adherence to disability travel guidelines. The inconsistencies in the treatment she received, from helpful staff in Tampa to unsympathetic staff in Baltimore, highlight a potential systemic problem. The incident also underscores the challenges faced by disabled travelers who rely on airlines to provide adequate support during flight disruptions. The airline has not yet issued a public statement regarding this incident. Maddie's story serves as a reminder of the importance of accessible and reliable travel options for people with disabilities. It also highlights the need for airlines to consistently uphold their commitments to these travelers.
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Blind teen slams Southwest Airlines after being left in tears
Maddy Kolb, 19, was flying to Harford, Connecticut, from her hometown of Dallas, Texas, when she was left in tears due to a staff member's 'hostility…
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Legally Blind Teen Speaks Out After Southwest Told Her To Sleep On Floor After …
What she was forced to endure is infuriating.
