A DISABLED holidaymaker has vowed never to fly again after a “traumatic” ordeal.

Sharon Gibson wanted a peaceful getaway from life in Mile Oak with her husband Neil.

But her trip to Gibraltar was ruined when the flight from Gatwick was diverted to Malaga.

Mrs Gibson, 64, suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS) which leaves her mostly housebound and unable to walk without a frame.

Because of her condition Mr Gibson, 67, had asked Easyjet for special help so she could board and disembark the aircraft.

But he says they were left to “fend for themselves” on the tarmac, without help from any ground staff.

After boarding the 7am flight on October 16, it was only at 9.30pm that the Gibsons eventually arrived at their hotel, after taking two taxis and crossing the border from Spain.

Mr Gibson said he was left to roam the airport terminal in search of help.

He said: “All the passengers got off and we were left on the plane, we walked down the steps and got into the terminal.

“By the time we got there she could hardly walk, her legs were like jelly and she was in tears. There was no wheelchair available.

“It was absolutely horrendous, I was so angry. It was as if we were just left to fend for ourselves.”

They were offered a coach trip, but because of Mrs Gibson’s condition, which can often affect her need to go to the toilet, Mr Gibson ordered a taxi instead.

Then at the border they had more walking to do to pass through customs again, and find a new taxi.

It left Mrs Gibson exhausted and wheelchair bound for the rest of the three-day trip.

“Our holiday was ruined because of the stress and physical exhaustion my wife had,” Mr Gibson said.

Meanwhile since returning, Easyjet has offered the couple compensation for the trip, but Mr Gibson said the sum does not match the “trauma” the couple endured.

Mrs Gibson said: “They have not apologised, just kept passing the buck. After the whole experience, I never want to fly again.”

Easyjet told the couple it was “sorry” for the flight delay due to a “technical issue” and said “sometimes there are circumstances where we need to delay or cancel a flight”.

The company said the couple were entitled to compensation, but did not specifically address their concerns over the lack of help available at Malaga.

Mr Gibson wants the company to review the help it gives to disabled passengers at airports abroad.