Ex-BBC editor stopped from flying due to Parkinson's felt 'humiliated'

Published: 10/27/2025
Ex-BBC editor stopped from flying due to Parkinson's felt 'humiliated'
Former BBC journalist Mark Mardell was stopped from flying by Turkish Airlines due to Parkinson's disease without a doctor's report, leaving him "humiliated." Mardell criticized Turkish Airlines for what he called "prejudice dressed up as policy" and questioned their treatment of individuals with Parkinson's. The incident, where he was denied boarding his flight from Istanbul to Gatwick, has sparked outrage online. Turkish Airlines has been approached for comment on the matter.