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Deaf Woman Removed from Flight Amid Disability Dispute
26 Mar
Summary
- Deaf TikToker Ashley Grey claims removal due to disability.
- Frontier alleges passenger violated policy with open alcohol.
- A class action lawsuit is pending against Frontier for discrimination.
A deaf law student and TikToker, Ashley Grey, claims she was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight because of her disability on March 12. Grey's viral video showed flight staff debating her removal, with her mother highlighting her deafness. Grey stated her ticket noted her disability, questioning Frontier's accommodation practices.
Frontier Airlines offered a different account, alleging Grey boarded with an open container of alcohol and consumed it rapidly, violating policy and federal law. The airline also disputed that Grey's ticket indicated her disability. Grey and her attorney, Andrew Rozynski, refuted Frontier's claims, calling the alcohol story fabricated and asserting the airline confirmed her disability.
Grey and her legal team demanded a retraction and apology from Frontier by March 20, which has passed without a response. The incident has drawn significant public attention, with many on social media siding with Grey. This situation unfolds as Frontier is already facing a class action lawsuit for alleged discrimination against disabled passengers.
