@punjab.beyond: A recent viral video has sparked debate over the authenticity of wheelchair requests by Indian passengers at international airports. The footage shows a long line of Indian travelers in wheelchairs awaiting boarding, leading to questions about whether all requests are genuine or if some passengers are exploiting the system to gain priority boarding or other advantages. Airlines have reported a significant increase in wheelchair service requests on flights to and from India. For instance, Air India noted that up to 30% of passengers on certain routes, particularly to the US and UK, have requested wheelchair assistance. This surge has raised concerns about the potential misuse of services intended for passengers with genuine mobility issues. The viral video has ignited discussions on social media, with some users expressing skepticism about the legitimacy of all wheelchair users in the footage, while others caution against making assumptions about individuals’ health conditions. Share your thoughts below

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jaysayey
J. P. S. :
The biggest factor is, these individuals are not fluent in English and are often lost in routing through the airport. Especially for connecting flights. Asking for a wheelchair ensures the flight personnel safely brings them to their respective gates efficiently. Maybe if the west wasn’t always keen on just one language and provided appropriate support to all likes of passengers then they’d be happy to roam around and explore the airport on their own accord.
2025-05-31 20:56:49
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mahole3istorn
Pen1s_tearer :
Biggest scammers and freeloaders in the world.
2025-05-31 18:35:18
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shyamaar
Saras :
In India air travel is not coomon, these old parents have no deviuos motives. They are just scared and with wheelchairs ty have help till they board the plane. Thats just the fact and their kids get peace of mind
2025-06-01 01:26:44
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just.chillin89
Just chillin :
Canada is being invaded by these invalids taking up space and using the healthcare system real Canadians paid for!
2025-06-01 17:20:01
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unbeatable1010
Daniel 2000 :
my 80yo mother missed her connecting flight once at dubai airport when departing gate was changed to another terminal. she can't read, write english and no international calling facility. since than wheelchair is only option.
2025-05-31 22:45:59
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user765075839724932
user7650758397249 :
I'm not defending this culture as most of what said here is true. My dad had hip replacement so we did use wheelchair services. An onlooker will jump to conclusion why he on wheelchair. Some ppl do really need it but most take advantage
2025-06-01 03:13:49
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kelvinch47
kelvinch47 :
As a cabin crew, i noticed that they will always claimed to be lawyers, doctors, engineers just to get upgraded to business class which will never gonna happen in a million years. LoL
2025-06-01 02:40:32
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zeenasamad3
zeenasamad3 :
They are mostly traveling alone and don’t know language etc so airline assisted .
2025-05-31 14:35:37
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k_sc28
KS :
It’s because they don’t speak a lot of English or care to learn how to use the airport even tho they know they traveled so many times out that airport so they take a wheel chair to make sure they get to the gate without inconveniencing themselves but others instead 😒
2025-06-01 03:24:04
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mohammedshaheed77
Does It Matter :
Like y’all be young and healthy forever,There maybe some scammers but that doesn’t give you any right to paint them all with the same brush.Are you pushing the wheel chair??Are you paying for it??is it illegal??NO!!!!Chop Chop move on!!!
2025-06-01 10:43:12
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jasmine_1982__
Jasmine Bergamot :
Ex FA here. They are taking advantage. wheelchair pax board first but disembark last. It’s a miracle every time we landed - all of a sudden they can all walk as soon as they hear they will deplane LAST. Scammers.
2025-05-31 21:42:18
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masonsmom07
joyjoy :
ex crew here. my worst flight was wheelchair assistance were around 120. total pax on board 200. That was crazy. yes they get to gates faster with people carrying their very heavy hand carry bags for them. some were legit but most were just taking advantage of it. if they put just $10 fee I bet most will walk easily.
2025-06-26 16:29:22
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i.smell36
I.smell :
relax Karen's they pay extra for it
2025-06-01 01:50:43
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eazymoneysnip0
eazymoneysnip0 :
Old people traveling abroad for first time to meet thier kids, plus a language barrier, its to get assistance and most of them pay extra
2025-05-31 16:44:16
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lilmiss.__
lil miss :
Wait who pushes them? Family?
2025-05-31 22:31:36
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vijayan_2001
Vijayan :
Sadly this is abuse of the system and true! These are the parents visiting their children. They use this route only to avoid inquiries and navigation through airports. Surprisingly Chinese don’t do this even when they have bigger language deficiency.
2025-06-02 11:27:56
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silverpanda8
That guy :
all international students
2025-05-31 21:40:52
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amd5850
Amd5850 :
Indians travel more for family reasons. These are not leisure tourists, they are going to meet their children. The cost of a wheelchair is negligible compared to airline ticket
2025-06-02 01:16:28
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cheetaheh
Chitae :
scamming is in their blood
2025-06-01 04:55:43
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haritalika0
haritalika0 :
Charge extra money and problem will be solved
2025-06-01 01:00:57
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digitalarchivez
DigitalArchivez :
I have personally been around when many of them have asked for wheelchairs and told the staff that I am too tired to walk or I don't want to walk, being tired doesn't make you disabled or deserving of wheelchair, it's like 50/50 chance that they are just lazy and don't need the wheelchair.
2025-06-01 11:02:29
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samiam_243
samIam :
There MUST be a charge for this concierge service. That will fix this.
2025-07-19 13:22:32
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jatt.style
Sandhuzzz :
People who spent their whole lives on centrelink are the ones crying foul
2025-06-01 22:58:36
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onefortheroaf
Road Man :
These comments are not it. They are all old people. It’s the grandma express
2025-06-01 05:59:47
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user640475804
Manoj :
Its not free never free, we all pay extra for this those who push these wheelchairs they charge or asl for money. The only reason its done its because they are more likely to get confused around.. cannot speak fluent english.. have never travelled internationally… they often feel embarrassed to use wheel chair..
2025-07-21 17:55:41
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