Vietnamese airport wheelchair assistant suspended after offensive statement about people with disabilities

Vietnam Airport Ground Services Co. Ltd. (VIAGS), a subsidiary of flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, has suspended a wheelchair attendant, who made offensive comments on social media about passengers requiring wheelchair service, the Vietnam News Agency reported on Wednesday morning. Addressing the controversy, the VIAGS representative delivered an apology to the community for T.’s improper attitudes and perceptions about special passenger service. The representative emphasized that serving people with disabilities or limited mobility is a regular service activity of VIAGS. Vietnam Airport Ground Services Co. Ltd. (VIAGS), a subsidiary of flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, has suspended a wheelchair attendant, who made offensive comments on social media about passengers requiring wheelchair service, the Vietnam News Agency reported on Wednesday morning. Addressing the controversy, the VIAGS representative delivered an apology to the community for T.’s improper attitudes and perceptions about special passenger service.