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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Turkish Airlines removes controversial Parkinson’s warning – but passengers’ fears remain

Flight rules: Turkish Airlines aircraft from London Gatwick at Istanbul airport - (Simon Calder)

Turkish Airlines has removed a controversial requirement that passengers with Parkinson’s must present a medical certificate before flying.

The policy led to broadcaster Mark Mardell, who is living with the disorder, being turned away from an Istanbul-London flight.

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