Human Rights

Callum’s mum Katy has told BBC Essex how she showed an exemption letter from a doctor and UK Government guidance to staff but were still were refused entry on a flight home. Ryanair say it regrets the stress caused.

Ryanair has apologised, after staff at Valencia airport forced Callum, 12, from Harlow, to have a Covid test despite being exempt because of his autism.

Callum’s dad filmed the incident. pic.twitter.com/AHkmnTrJ2M

— BBC Essex (@BBCEssex) August 12, 2021