Aviation
Boeing’s CEO commits to confronting racism
David Calhoun has committed to take action on racism, off the back of ongoing protests over police brutality towards the BIPOC community in the US.
Aviation
Racism, sexism and homophobia: New report slams staff culture at Airservices Australia
A damning independent report has exposed a culture of bullying and harassment among Australia’s air traffic controllers.
Cruise
“Blatant racism”: Princess Cruises slammed after staff pose as Māori for traditional welcome
The cruise line has been condemned after a group of seemingly non-Māori staff were caught on camera performing a traditional welcome in New Zealand.
Aviation
Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am accuses Qantas flight attendant of racism for calling cops on him
by Ali Coulton
A dispute involving a pair of noise-cancelling headphones saw the rapper met by five police officers as he landed in Sydney. What’s more is The Veronicas claim the incident is linked with their own Qantas drama.
Hotels
Family pursues further action against Sydney hotels over alleged racism
An Aboriginal family who allege they were refused entry to two Sydney hotels because of their race have taken their case to the Human Rights Commission.
Aviation
News
Australian family accuses Jetstar of racism after being refused permission to fly
by Christian Fleetwood
A family who was refused permission to board a Jetstar flight has accused the low-cost carrier of racism, and is seeking an apology and compensation.
Hotels
Tourist gets Airbnb, Booking.com host banned for using racial slurs
A racist Airbnb and Booking.com host has been removed from both platforms for calling a tourist a “monkey” and a “n*****”. Good riddance.
Hotels
“Which monkey is gonna stay on the couch?”: Racist Airbnb host kicked off platform
A group of friends visiting New York have been subjected to a disgusting racist tirade that resulted in them being kicked out of their Airbnb at 2am.