Trending Now - Marissa Bode Alleges Flight Denial Due to Wheelchair Access Issues

WHO:

NY Post - Marissa Bode, a 25-year-old actress from the musical "Wicked"

US Magazine - Marissa Bode, a 25-year-old actress from "Wicked"

WHAT:

NY Post - Marissa Bode claims she was denied boarding a flight due to her disability.

US Magazine - Bode stated, “I was denied boarding a flight because I was disabled. I wish that were clickbait [and] I wish that were false, but that is what happened.”

WHEN:

NY Post - The incident was reported on Thursday, April 21st, 2026.

US Magazine - Bode shared her experience in a TikTok video on Thursday, April 21st, 2026.

WHY:

NY Post - Bode alleges that the denial was due to her being a wheelchair user.

HOW:

US Magazine - Bode used TikTok to share her experience regarding the flight denial.

(UPDATED April 25, 2026 07:19 UTC)

Marissa Bode, a 25-year-old actress known for her role in the musical "Wicked," has claimed that she was denied boarding a flight due to her disability. In a TikTok video shared on Tuesday, Bode expressed her frustration, stating, “I was denied boarding a flight because I was disabled. I wish that were clickbait [and] I wish that were false, but that is what happened.” Bode alleges that the incident occurred because she is a wheelchair user.