Mrs T McManus v British Airways plc

The Employment Appeal Tribunal dismissed Mrs McManus’s appeal about a disability harassment complaint. It upheld the tribunal’s application of section 26 Equality Act.

On 9 October 2026 the Employment Appeal Tribunal dismissed the appeal in Mrs T McManus v British Airways plc. The appeal was heard on 22 September 2026 before His Honour Judge Auerbach.

Mrs McManus is employed as cabin crew. In September 2024 the employment tribunal at Reading dismissed her claims of direct disability discrimination, failure to make reasonable adjustments and disability related harassment.