A playwright and actor has launched legal action against British Airways and London City airport, alleging that they irreparably damaged her £25,000 wheelchair, made her daily life more difficult and caused problems for her business. “Along with London City airport, we investigated Ms Stevens’ concerns thoroughly and we continue to try to seek a solution with her and her legal representatives.”London City airport said: “The airport is working with the passenger and British Airways to resolve this matter. Stevens, currently appearing in her play Schism at Finborough theatre in London, said: “I am acting, but that doesn’t mean I am not inhibited. Stevens said her wheelchair was broken when she attempted to take a flight to Glasgow. BA told the Guardian: “More than 426,000 people with reduced mobility travelled with us last year and we take their needs extremely seriously.

Source: The Guardian May 08, 2016 01:26 UTC