Boy with Tourette's refused flight for bomb remark
Summary
A 13-year-old boy with Tourette syndrome was stopped from boarding a British Airways flight after he shouted the word "bomb" repeatedly due to his condition. The airline denied discrimination, saying the decision was based on safety concerns, and the family had to buy new tickets and stay overnight in a hotel.Key Facts
- The boy’s name is Mason, and he has Tourette syndrome, a condition causing uncontrollable sounds or movements called tics.
- Mason shouted "bomb" multiple times at London Gatwick Airport while trying to board a flight to Spain.
- British Airways refused Mason and his family entry onto the plane for safety reasons.
- Armed police escorted Mason and his family out of the airport.
- The family had warned British Airways of Mason’s condition before traveling.
- The family spent £4,000 on the original flights and had to pay an additional £2,400 for new flights after being refused boarding.
- British Airways said the decision was not due to Mason’s disability but because of a security threat involving the word "bomb."
- Mason’s family hopes the airline will learn from the situation and treat people with disabilities fairly in the future.
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