Airlines
Influencer accuses airline of discriminating because she’s ‘too fat’
Qatar Airways treated her unfairly because of her size.
A well-known airline, according to a Brazilian influencer, has refused to let her fly because she is “too fat.” In a social media video that has since gone viral, plus-sized model Juliana Nehme, 38, said that Doha-based carrier Qatar Airways treated her unfairly because of her size.
After vacationing in Lebanon, Ms. Nehme was travelling via Doha with her mother, sister, and nephew to return to Brazil.
She claims that a staff member informed her that if she wanted to take the trip home, she would have to purchase a first-class seat, which was much more expensive. According to reports, the airline said that the plus-sized influencer was denied boarding because one of Ms. Nehme’s relatives failed to submit the required Covid-19 test.
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A representative for Qatar Airlines said, “The passenger in question at Beirut Airport was initially extremely rude and aggressive to check-in workers when one of her travelling group failed to produce requisite PCR papers for entry to Brazil. “As a result, airport security was requested to intervene as staff and passengers were extremely concerned with her behavior.”
“I bought a return ticket to Brazil through Qatar,” she said, Peaking in her native Portuguese, “and when I arrived at the time to check in, a Qatar flight attendant contacted my mother and informed her I wasn’t welcome to board because I’m fat.”
Juliana stated in her post that she spent about two hours pleading with the airline to allow her to board the flight and return home. “My mother, too, tried everything.” “I was threatened when I attempted to record what they were doing,” she claimed.
In order to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety, Qatar Airways stated that any customer “who obstructs the space of a fellow traveller and cannot secure their seatbelt or lower their armrests may be compelled to pay an additional seat.”
Airlines
Qantas Engineers Stage Walkout Over Cost of Living Concerns
Tensions at Qantas reached new heights as base maintenance workers in Brisbane walked out of a hangar meeting hosted by the airline’s CEO, Vanessa Hudson.
The walkout was a clear display of displeasure and aimed to send a strong message to the company’s management about the growing frustrations within the workforce. The workers, represented by the Qantas Engineers Alliance, have been pushing for wage increases that reflect the rising cost of living.
Despite ongoing discussions, the employees feel that their concerns have been overlooked, leading to this public show of dissent. The hangar meeting, meant to foster dialogue and address employee concerns, instead became the stage for a visible demonstration of dissatisfaction as the workers exited in unison.
For some time, the engineers and maintenance staff have expressed frustration over wage stagnation amid increasing inflation and living costs. Their demand is simple: a decent and fair wage adjustment that keeps pace with economic realities. The walkout underscores the workers’ determination to stand firm on their request for better pay and fair treatment.
As Qantas navigates its recovery post-pandemic, this incident highlights the growing internal challenges the airline faces, especially concerning its workforce. The maintenance staff’s actions have put additional pressure on the company’s leadership to address the wage concerns and avoid further escalation.
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