Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Wheelchair User Confronts Airport Workers After They Start Pushing Her Without Her Consent

Wheelchair user pushed through airport without her consent
@chronically_lottie/TikTok

After TikToker @chronically_lottie called out the workers for pushing her in her wheelchair without her consent, they threatened to bring her back to the gate.

We can all agree that most people have the best of intentions. Well, some people. Maybe. Anyway.

If those intentions involve another person, check and see how the other person feels before proceeding—even when trying to help.


While traveling through the Stansted Airport in London, Lottie of @chronically_lottie on TikTok was pushed by a male flight attendant named Pete, who did not ask permission to push her wheelchair. With multiple disabilities, the TikToker confronted the employee, saying he should have asked permission.

Instead of apologizing, the employee criticized her for "overreacting" and being "awkward." Another employee, a woman who remained nameless at the time, also got involved and threatened to move Lottie back to the gate, away from her flight.

You can watch the initial video, here:

@chronically_lottie

My horrible experience with special assistance- this is one conversation of many- after I asked the lady to ask next time she immediately shoved me off the the man- I was not being listened to- you would think that when your job is to help disabled people that you would be more educated and kinder- about 5 people pushed me without asking or even talking go me and they all got mad when I tried to correct it, they kept taking my items off me and doing things I could easily for myself, going so fast my friend with our suitcase trolly couldn’t keep up- I had a panic attack at security and had to keep ringing mum just to get through it and she spoke to them- when he spoke to my mum and realised who she was and my mum explained my disabilities he was ridiculously nice #specialassistance #Stanstedairport #chronicillness #disabled #wheelchairuser #airport #bpd #neurodivergent #disabilityrightsarehumanrights

Fellow TikTokers were disgusted by what happened, especially the gaslighting.

@chronically_lottie/TikTok

@chronically_lottie/TikTok

@chronically_lottie/TikTok

@chronically_lottie/TikTok

@chronically_lottie/TikTok


Others agreed, and stressed how easy it would have been to ask for Lottie's permission.

@chronically_lottie/TikTok

@chronically_lottie/TikTok

@chronically_lottie/TikTok

@chronically_lottie/TikTok

@chronically_lottie/TikTok


Some were grateful Lottie advocated for herself, even if she really shouldn't have had to.

@chronically_lottie/TikTok

@chronically_lottie/TikTok

@chronically_lottie/TikTok

@chronically_lottie/TikTok

@chronically_lottie/TikTok


Lottie later returned to clarify a few details, which you can watch here:

@chronically_lottie

Replying to @Bebberrz Some answers for you all🤍 #specialassistance #Stanstedairport #chronicillness #disabled #wheelchairuser #airport #bpd #neurodivergent #disabilityrightsarehumanrights

Lottie explained that the incident had been recorded accidentally. She was holding her phone, which was on a lanyard that prevented her from dropping it to the floor, and while traveling through the airport, she captured random pictures of the floor, ceiling, and other areas of the airport.

She also captured a portion of the conversation between herself and the two attendants who did not want to listen to her needs. She was grateful that she had captured the video, because it was evidence of what had happened to her, which allowed her to report the incident.

The TikToker said she also received messages from quite a few fellow wheelchair users who had similar experiences to hers, and she encouraged them to report what had happened to them, as well, to discourage employees from behaving in this way.

A fellow TikToker, "Wendy Clark4893," commented on Lottie's second video:

"I've put over 30,000 disabled people onboard aircraft over the years, [and] you have been the only one to reduce me to tears with your behavior that day."

Other TikTokers tracked the commenter to an Instagram account that has since been made private, and Wendy appeared to work at Stansted Airport in London and seemed to be the same employee who had interacted with Lottie alongside a male employee in the first video.

An investigation has since been opened, which Lottie addressed in her final video:

@chronically_lottie

Another update- it’s being dealt with #specialassistance #Stanstedairport #chronicillness #disabled #wheelchairuser #airport #bpd #neurodivergent #disabilityrightsarehumanrights #reported #response

Lottie claimed in the video that the situation was being "dealt with," as was Wendy's involvement in her comments sections, which the investing board cited as inappropriate.

Lottie was also approached by Stansted Airport, asking if she would be willing to come forward and educate the staff on how to properly interact with travelers with disabilities, beginning with asking for consent but likely including many more tips.

While Lottie has fibromyalgia, functional neurologic disorder, dysautonomia, Tourette syndrome, and bipolar disorder, she recognizes that there are many other disorders that she has no experience with, so she's also hoping fellow TikTokers will come forward in the comments section, and share how they wish their needs would be addressed while traveling.

Though this situation could have been avoided by simply asking for consent, or apologizing when confronted, it seems the airport is interested in taking responsibility and helping their staff to better serve travelers in the future.

More from Trending

Billy McFarland
Theo Wargo/Getty Images

Billy McFarland Just Auctioned Off The Fyre Festival Brand On eBay—And McFarland's Reaction Says It All

You know Billy McFarland, the supposed impresario who went to jail when his tropical Fyre Festival music bash went up in flames and stranded hundreds of people on a completely deserted Caribbean island?

Well, the ultimate grifter is out of jail, and after yet another failed attempt at scamming people with a reborn Fyre Festival in 2024, he's now conned someone into buying the fest's brand—by auctioning it off on eBay.

Keep ReadingShow less
Barack Obama; Michelle Obama
IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson/YouTube

Barack And Michelle Obama Shoot Down Divorce Rumors: 'Don't Make Me Cry Now'

On Wednesday, former Democratic President Barack Obama appeared on the IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast. In the almost one and a half hour episode, the former POTUS, FLOTUS, and Mrs. Obama's elder brother covered a number of topics.

But one that drew considerable attention was when the former first couple addressed rumors of a possible divorce in their future.

Keep ReadingShow less
Nick Offerman
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO

Nick Offerman Explains Why Ron Swanson Would Have 'Despised Trump' In Response To 'Dumb' Fan Theory

Speaking to IndieWire, actor Nick Offerman, best known for playing Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation, put to rest "dumb" fan theories that the iconic character, a proud libertarian, would have backed President Donald Trump and his administration.

Offerman portrayed Ron on all seven seasons of the NBC sitcom, which aired 126 episodes from 2009 to 2015. He is protective of the character and has pushed back against efforts to co-opt Ron Swanson for causes the character would not endorse.

Keep ReadingShow less

Disturbing Facts People Wish They Could Unlearn

Why are humans gluttons for punishment?

Maybe it's just me.

Keep ReadingShow less
A young, pretty red-haired girl hides her mouth and looks sheepishly into the camera. She stands in front of a dark green background.
Photo by JJ Jordan on Unsplash

People Who Slept With Their Friend's Parent Explain How It All Went Down

The taboos of sex are often too tempting to resist.

One of the greatest pulls is the option to sleep with one (or more) of your friend's hot parents.

Keep ReadingShow less