Virgin Australia apologises to disability advocate removed from flight over wheelchair motor
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 19, 2026 • Originally reported by Kat Wong. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 19, 2026 • Originally reported by Kat Wong. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Shane Hryhorec’s viral video showing the interaction with flight staff has already garnered 16m views
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Virgin Australia has apologised to a disability advocate who said he was “humiliated” by his removal from a flight over his wheelchair motor.
The airline called Shane Hryhorec on Wednesday afternoon to offer an apology, two days after the Adelaide-based man published a viral video showing the incident onboard a flight from Sydney.
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