June 23rd 2024.
British Airways has stated that they have a strict policy against bullying and do not tolerate it under any circumstances. Recently, there were reports of two flight attendants being suspended after their colleague discovered that they had been making fun of her weight over Whatsapp. The messages were exchanged in a private chat without the knowledge of the alleged victim. However, another member of the cabin crew came across the conversation and showed it to the victim, causing her a great deal of distress. According to the Sun on Sunday, the woman is in her early twenties and weighs around 15 stone. She was so deeply affected by the incident that she became afraid to even go to work.
A source described the behavior of the suspended flight attendants as "repugnant bullying" and expressed concern for the well-being of the victim, saying that she had been left feeling completely devastated by the cruel jokes about her weight. If the two flight attendants are found guilty of misconduct, they may face termination from their positions. British Airways has made it clear that they have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to bullying and will thoroughly investigate any allegations brought to their attention.
This is not the first time that British Airways has had to deal with such incidents. Just a few months ago, two cabin crew members were fired for posting a racist and offensive video on TikTok. Holly Walton and Lauren Bray filmed themselves mocking Asian passengers by putting on a caricatured Chinese accent and making offensive faces. The video gained over a million views on the social media app before it was taken down. A former colleague of the two flight attendants described their actions as "shocking and dumb in equal measure".
It is disheartening to see that such behavior exists within the airline industry, where professionalism and respect should be a top priority. British Airways has taken swift action in both cases, showing that they have a zero tolerance approach towards any form of bullying or discrimination. It is important for all employees to understand the severity of their actions and the impact it can have on their colleagues. Let us hope that such incidents do not occur in the future and that all employees are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.
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