Southwest flyers’ wheelchair ‘pre-boarding scam’ leaves fellow passengers fuming

I New York Post ^ | 06/28/2023 | David Propper

[Irish Eyes]

Once they start boarding nobody gets bumped.

I have not flown much this last year, but this does happen…rarely.

[Irish Eyes]

I take it you have no handicaps . There are those that do need a wheelchair. Personal experience!

[ABN 505]

I don't think it's a law but a lot of stores have them close by the entrances. I see them in Mass too.

[RWGinger]

Unless they are “Disabled Veteran” Plates I agree
Interesting that 2 blue states would have them
How do they ID as veterans?
The state does not issue a Veteran plate unless someone pays extra for personal plates

The state will issue “Disabled Veteran” plates to vets Disabled in Combat,and proven by DOD

[ABN 505]

I am sure the store is relying on the customers honesty but that is what I see, Mostly obese woman using the spaces. The signs say Veterans only parking right up at the front of the store Three spaces at Tractor Supply 4 at the Home Depot. I don't usually use them but have occasionally for heavy items.But I do have a vet tag not state issued.

[RWGinger]

I understand your frustration.

What despicable azzhole people.
But the stores are to blame too for being so vague
People are azzholes

[Rocco DiPippo]

Now, for the entitled, pasty, pallid, corpulent white women:

I loathe such women. And I loathe how most of them vote.

[Fledermaus]

When I did the same I paid to be on in the first 10 flyers.

Went straight to the back and then waited for everyone to get off.

[LizzieD]

I have traveled with my cousin, who at one point wore a boot because she had broken her ankle, and on another trip needed to use a cane. Both times we were both able to board early. I only meant that if you’re a scammer, the wheelchair is more than you need to board early.

[Irish Eyes]

I only meant that if you’re a scammer, the wheelchair is more than you need to board early.

Hi LizzieD, I guess I did not understand what you meant. I and my husband both have had to use wheelchairs at the airports at times.

Have a great tomorrow.

:)

[napscoordinator]

They gave out so many that those spots are taken up big time. At Publix, every spot is taken no matter the time of day. Lucky I don’t need one. But that program needs tightened up.