Disabled man sues over wheelchair fee

RYANAIR yesterday said it would not pay for wheelchairs for customers that need them because they want to keep prices down.

A disabled man forced to pay to use a wheelchair at Stansted Airport yesterday began a landmark court case against the airport and Ryanair. Bob Ross, 54, is claiming the £18 ( €26) fee is discriminatory and no one should have to pay for such a service.

The community worker from Islington, London, has suffered from cerebral palsy since birth.