@abcnewsaus: A video of a wheelchair user being moved from a Virgin flight yesterday has attracted thousands of comments across social media. Shane Hryhorec told ABC News Breakfast he wasn't given any alternative options to store a power unit he relies on, and that it could not be safely stowed under a seat. Virgin Australia issued a statement today saying it remains committed to providing an accessible and inclusive travel experience and that it would be in touch with Shane. #VirginAustralia #Disability #Wheelchair #ABCNewsBreakfast

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my.cat.crew
Mycatcrew :
So glad this made the news. He was treated appallingly
2026-08-18 05:41:48
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mrsleilajoye
🌷Twin Mama🇨🇦 Layla🪻 :
he also mentioned he had flown 4 times recently without issues and a flight attendant said “I don’t believe you!”
2026-08-18 03:47:55
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itjordy
itJordy✨ :
He was treated so poorly. And the first thing they said to him when he got off the plane was to delete the footage! I’m glad it’s getting attention.
2026-08-18 03:53:55
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yankserfan
YanB 🥷🏽 :
They sat him in a seat without underseat storage and then insisted he use the underseat storage!
2026-08-18 07:04:44
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quatloo
Kate 🇨🇦 :
Do airline employees ever stop and wonder how their actions would look on the news?
2026-08-18 05:17:33
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maraa_ann
Mars :
THEN THEY ASKED HIM TO DELETE HIS VIDEOS. Smart drive is a necessity. Accessibility is a necessity, not a luxury!
2026-08-18 05:21:51
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gobbgogo
gobbgogo :
Is this the same guy that wasn’t allowed to be picked up or dropped off at the Adelaide airport?
2026-08-18 04:24:01
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lio.que.lio
Lio :
it looked totally intentional and targeted. Like they totally had the intention to offboard him from the start
2026-08-20 05:23:09
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uvevevuve
yakultgulper :
funny how they even ask to delete the video
2026-08-20 05:46:09
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lalacarroll4
LaLaCarroll 💜 :
YOU didn’t hold up the plane, the flight attendants held up the plane by not assisting you quickly and safely! I heard one of the attendants tell you they didn’t believe you had flown 4 times the week before! This is BEYOND horrible!
2026-08-18 05:08:14
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jamesmoolman
James Moolman :
Glad it made the news
2026-08-20 05:15:15
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fabio_hoopla
fabio_hoopla :
AND ASKED HIM TO DELETE THE VIDEOS. Truly absurd.
2026-08-19 07:34:23
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opinionatedandold
Some guy! :
Shane is a legend and always speaking up
2026-08-18 03:26:09
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kurtie4life96
kurtie🐍 :
this could've been easily solved, they went out of their way to be ignorant, embarrass him, call him a liar and then tell him to delete the footage 🫩
2026-08-18 04:04:56
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_neeeeve
🌸✨️ Neve_a the problem ✨️🌸 :
He told the flight attendant, he's flown 4 times this wk with no issues, she on camera saying 'they've done the wrong thing, just to accommodate you' thats an insane thing to say
2026-08-18 05:07:34
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porter_cathy
Cathy :
Um nope so wrong
2026-08-20 05:12:01
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sindabear
sindabear :
Gosh he’s gone through a lot from not letting his mum park at the disabled park to pick him up to now this
2026-08-18 03:50:01
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kj157156
KJ :
It’s almost like Corps just don’t care and they want us to rise up
2026-08-20 04:01:23
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panterri_croi
Jess :
pretty sure on his og video he even said he's fine moving to another seat as long as there's space for his service dog. idk how it escalated to them removing him from the flight.
2026-08-18 23:03:44
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cath_on_a_hot_tin_roof
cath_on_a_hot_tin_roof :
Did no one offer to put it under their seat for him? Did they all just sit and watch this happen?
2026-08-18 03:40:11
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realttchopper
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the pilot saying «we apologize for the inconvenience» in the announcement to the rest of the passengers was also extremely disrespectful
2026-08-18 10:18:13
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realbeatsfake
RealBeatsFake :
Ok batteries are a explosion risk and im siding with the airline on this one. If it wasnt a battery or something dangerous
2026-08-19 20:47:59
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cherylweigand
Cheryl Weigand :
one flight attendant offered to put it in the back, he agreed then later is approached by someone else saying it has to go at his feet. why was it no problem for the first woman offering a good solution then wasnt for the other
2026-08-18 05:14:53
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christmas_am
Christmas AM 🇨🇦 :
In canada, that is considered a medical device and it goes in the overhead compartment.
2026-08-18 04:13:16
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maxcelineyo
Celine :
Asking him to delete evidence of discrimination deserves to be fired. No other option.
2026-08-18 09:40:01
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