Feb 07, 2005 11:29
Scene took place on a BA (British Airways) flight between Johannesburgand
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."
"Please stay calm," the hostess replied. "Almost all the seats 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 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 so 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.