Ryanair explains disabled quota

Ryanair has a quota of "four or five" wheelchair passengers per flight, a spokeswoman for the airline said yesterday

Ryanair has a quota of "four or five" wheelchair passengers per flight, a spokeswoman for the airline said yesterday. This, is based on European Union guidelines and the only consideration is safety, she added.

Ryanair does not use the airbridges at Dublin Airport for reasons of economy, according to Aer Rianta. This makes boarding more difficult for disabled passengers.

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