An investigation has been launched into the death of a disabled plane passenger who reportedly fell after getting off without a helper at Gatwick Airport. The Sun cited a source who said the man, who police have said was 82, and his wife required special assistance to disembark.
The passenger was said to have fallen down an escalator after making his own way into the terminal at around 12.50pm on Wednesday (June 15). Sussex Police confirmed the man’s next of kin had been informed and the death is not being treated as suspicious, while a report for the coroner will be prepared.
It comes days after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it had seen an increase in reports of “significant service failings” at airports, including incidents where passengers needing assistance have been taken off a plane hours after other passengers. The death was confirmed by easyJet in a statement on Wednesday.
