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Ryanair Refuses Refund for LNER Stabbing Hero as Fans Raise Tens of Thousands

The budget carrier cites a non‑refundable fares policy, prompting a fan-led fundraising drive for the injured passenger.

Overview

  • Ryanair declined to reimburse Stephen Crean for flights to Austria he missed due to stab wounds, reiterating that its fares are non‑refundable and recommending travel insurance.
  • Crean intervened during the November 1 knife attack on an LNER train, sustaining seven wounds including to his head while helping other passengers escape; about 10 people were injured.
  • A JustGiving appeal has surpassed £59,000, with Nottingham Forest donating £10,000 and offering Crean a complimentary season ticket and a future trip with the squad.
  • Nottingham Forest supporters have condemned the airline’s stance, with some urging a boycott over its refusal to refund the booking.
  • Police have charged a suspect connected to the train attack with attempted murder offenses, and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.