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

‘Their behaviour was totally unacceptable,’ says Lord Blunkett

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

Former BBC correspondent turned away from Turkish Airlines flight to London because of Parkinson’s

Mark Mardell was left stranded for seven hours in Istanbul after Turkish Airlines barred him from a London flight, telling him he needed a doctor’s note because of his Parkinson’s

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025

What medical conditions can airlines reasonably ask a passenger about?

Plane Talk: As a former BBC editor is denied boarding due to his lack of a medical note, the health requirements for flying appear to be under scrutiny

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Former BBC presenter Mark Mardell reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis

The broadcaster previously served as BBC News’s Europe and North America editor and hosted The World This Weekend on BBC Radio 4

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2022