Wednesday, January 21, 2009

British Airways

WELL DONE, BRITISH AIRWAYS!

This scene took place on a BA flight between Johannesburg, South Africa
and London, England. A white woman, about 50 years old, was seated next
to a black man. Obviously disturbed by this, she called the air
hostess.

'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'd been shocked by what they
had just witnessed, stood up and applauded. This is a true story. If
you are against racism, please send this message to all your friends;
please do not delete it without sending it to at least one person.

WELL DONE, British Airways

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