Kudos to British Airways....

AceCombat · Post by **AceCombat** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 2:04 pm

Scene took place on a BA flight between Johannesburg and London.

A white woman, about 50 years old, was seated next to a black man. Obviously disturbed by this, she called the air Hostess. "Madam, what is the matter," the hostess asked .

"You obviously do not see it then?" she responded. "You placed me next to a black man. I do not agree to sit next to someone from such a repugnant group. Give me an alternative seat."

"Be calm please," the hostess replied. "Almost all the places on this flight are taken. I will go to see if another place is available." The Hostess went away and then came back a few minutes later. "Madam, just as I thought, there are no other available seats in the economy class. I spoke to the captain and he informed me that there is also no seat in the business class. All the same, we still have one place in the first class." Before the woman could say anything, the hostess continued. "It is not usual for our company to permit someone from the economy class to sit in the first class.

However, given the circumstances, the captain feels that it would be scandalous to make someone sit next to someone sooooo disgusting." She turned to the black guy, and said, "Therefore, Sir, if you would like to, please collect your hand luggage, a seat awaits you in first class."

At that moment, the other passengers who were shocked by what they had just witnessed stood up and applauded.

Sage · Post by **Sage** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 2:11 pm

Man that b*tch got oned!

Robo · Post by **Robo** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 2:17 pm

British Airways tends to serve the south of the UK. There are a lot of 'snobby' people from down south, who think they can say or do anything. They speak, behave and think like Queeny (or perhaps your stereotypcial view of an English person), yes? You don't get that here in northern Britain - thank gawd.

I think she should be placed on a London council estate, plenty of blacks there

"w00t" for normal peeps..

Arol · Post by **Arol** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 2:21 pm

That was one sweet put-down!!!

Richard Cranium · Post by **Richard Cranium** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 3:38 pm

Arol wrote:That was one sweet put-down!!!

Very nice!

Flatlander · Post by **Flatlander** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 4:46 pm

http://www.snopes.com/travel/airline/obnox.htm

Hunter · Post by **Hunter** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 5:44 pm

Dunno what planet your on Mark, but there are lot of "not so snubby" people down here. I think your referring to the central London folk, and some of the more expensive places.

Robo · Post by **Robo** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 5:58 pm

PJB wrote:Dunno what planet your on Mark, but there are lot of "not so snubby" people down here. I think your referring to the central London folk, and some of the more expensive places.

I am. Pardon me.

Krom · Post by **Krom** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 6:22 pm

Flatlander wrote:http://www.snopes.com/travel/airline/obnox.htm

I saw that coming.

AceCombat · Post by **AceCombat** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 6:31 pm

i never knew that existed?

ohwell, i like the pilot's decisions.

STRESSTEST · Post by **STRESSTEST** » Fri Jul 23, 2004 8:30 pm

While I liked the story, I'd like to have a link to where you quoted this.

Avder · Post by **Avder** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 3:44 am

Good call by the captain.

AceCombat · Post by **AceCombat** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 11:15 am

STRESSTEST wrote:While I liked the story, I'd like to have a link to where you quoted this.

it was sent to me by Email from a Airline pilot friend

STRESSTEST · Post by **STRESSTEST** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 11:27 am

Im thinking this never happened and if it did, it was wildly twisted for this Holly Wood version.

AceCombat · Post by **AceCombat** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 2:27 pm

whether it did or not, its a good reason to treat people as they choose to be treated.

i know im sticking my own foot in my own mouth

STRESSTEST · Post by **STRESSTEST** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 2:43 pm

I agree, to both

AceCombat · Post by **AceCombat** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 10:35 pm

oh shuddup already

Krom · Post by **Krom** » Sat Jul 24, 2004 10:49 pm

And who is making all the noise?