A pensioner from Hyde has claimed Manchester Airport is discriminating against disabled people with their car park charges.
David Heap, 63, has a blue badge for a lung condition which means he can only walk short distances. He and wife Glynis are jetting off to Madeira next week to celebrate her 65th birthday, but have baulked at the price of parking at the airport — £160 for 10 days.
He says that as disabled people often need to use their cars to get around, there should be a discount for blue badge holders at the terminal. For its part, the airport says it takes ‘assistance requirements very seriously’, adding there are a range of options for customers.
