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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Cathal Ryan & Cian O'Broin

Ryanair accused of 'closing plane door in face' of family with autistic son at Dublin Airport

A woman has blasted budget airline Ryanair after they allegedly closed the door of a flight on the face of a family who were late due to their autistic son needing the toilet.

Sinead Whelan took to Twitter to vent about the "horrendous experience" the family went through at Dublin Airport.

Despite explaining to staff that their four-year-old autistic son needs to get on the plane last, she claims the door was shut in the family's face and they were not allowed to board their flight.

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