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Former Paralympian Saccà misses flight, left on the ground at Turin airport
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Former Paralympian Saccà misses flight, left on the ground at Turin airport

An ex-paralympic athlete, Patrizia Saccà, was denied boarding on a Ryanair flight from Turin Airport due to bureaucratic issues involving her electric wheelchair equipped with a lithium battery. Despite having completed an online check-in and arriving early, she faced prolonged delays and eventual cancellation of the flight. The incident highlights inconsistencies in handling assistive devices during travel. Saccà expressed frustration over the lack of clear procedures and emphasized that the issue depended on who conducted the checks. The airport operator, Sagat, acknowledged the situation and stated they would investigate.

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Former Paralympian Saccà misses flight, left on the ground at Turin airport

An ex-paralympic athlete, Patrizia Saccà, was denied boarding on a Ryanair flight from Turin Airport due to bureaucratic issues involving her electric wheelchair equipped with a lithium battery. Despite having completed an online check-in and arriving early, she faced prolonged delays and eventual cancellation of the flight. The incident highlights inconsistencies in handling assistive devices during travel. Saccà expressed frustration over the lack of clear procedures and emphasized that the issue depended on who conducted the checks. The airport operator, Sagat, acknowledged the situation and stated they would investigate.

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