EasyJet apologises after three special assistance passengers left on runway at Belfast International Airport

A professional writer and storyteller from Co Antrim has accused easyJet of “discrimination” after she was left on the runway in a wheelchair at Belfast International Airport while the plane took off with her luggage on board. Liz Weir MBE (73), from Cushendall, was supposed to be the guest speaker at a literary event in Edinburgh on Friday evening. But despite arriving early for the 1pm flight that morning to ensure she could avail of the special assistance service, checking in on-time and getting to the gate early – the pensioner was abandoned on the tarmac causing her to miss the event. EasyJet has apologised for what happened and launched an investigation to determine exactly what happened. Story has details.<br/>