‘I started crying’: Woman with Down syndrome denied boarding pass for flight. Here’s why

A woman from Omaha, Nebraska, was recently denied a boarding pass at the airport. The woman, who has Down syndrome, had planned to fly solo to North Carolina for her birthday. She had intended to visit her father and cousins, including a new cousin.

The woman's mother accompanied her to the airport to check in for the flight. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the interaction with airline staff and the woman's previous flying experiences.