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british airways
August 2007 
Seat Change
Posted on Jul 9th, 2007
by 
Wendy
Wendy
This was sent to me by a friend. What small steps are taken to achieve freedom for us all.
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This scene took place on a British Airways flight between Johannesburg, South Africa and London.
A white woman, about 50 years old, was seated next to a black man. Very disturbed by this, she called the hostess. "You obviously do not see it then?" she asked. "You placed me next to a black man. I did not agree to sit next to someone from such a repugnant group. Give me an alternative seat."
"Be calm plase," the hostess replied. "Almost all the places on this flight are taken. I will go to see if another place is availbale."
The hostess went away and then came back a few minutes later. "Madam, just as I thought, there are no other available seats in Economy Class. I spoke to the captain and he informed me that there is also no seat in Business Class. All the same, we still have one place in First Class."
Before the woman could say anything, the hostess continued, "It is not usual for our company to permit someone from Economy Class to sit in First Class; however, given the circumstances, the captain feels that it would be scandalous to make someone sit next to someone so disgusting."
She turned to the man 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 had been shocked by what they had just witnessed, stood up and applauded.
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This scene took place on a British Airways flight between Johannesburg, South Africa and London.
A white woman, about 50 years old, was seated next to a black man. Very disturbed by this, she called the hostess. "You obviously do not see it then?" she asked. "You placed me next to a black man. I did not agree to sit next to someone from such a repugnant group. Give me an alternative seat."
"Be calm plase," the hostess replied. "Almost all the places on this flight are taken. I will go to see if another place is availbale."
The hostess went away and then came back a few minutes later. "Madam, just as I thought, there are no other available seats in Economy Class. I spoke to the captain and he informed me that there is also no seat in Business Class. All the same, we still have one place in First Class."
Before the woman could say anything, the hostess continued, "It is not usual for our company to permit someone from Economy Class to sit in First Class; however, given the circumstances, the captain feels that it would be scandalous to make someone sit next to someone so disgusting."
She turned to the man 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 had been shocked by what they had just witnessed, stood up and applauded.
Access: PublicTagged with: British Airways, racism
Great story! I wanted to stand up and applaud myself. As I was coming home from Denver once, I was witness to a racially motivated air-rage incident. My heart goes out to flight attendants. They maintained calm and diffused what could have been a very messy situation. Every passenger on the plane was on the edge of their seat, but it turned out all right. Quite an eye-opener. Thanks for posting this.
Excellent share! Loved it!