British Airways has dismissed two cabin crew members, Holly Walton and Lauren Bray, for circulating a racist video on TikTok mocking Asian passengers, highlighting the airline’s stringent stance against racism.
Two British Airways cabin crew members, Holly Walton and Lauren Bray, have been dismissed following the circulation of a racist video on TikTok that mocked Asian passengers. The video, which quickly gained over 1.1 million views, showed one of the crew members making slant-eyed gestures and adopting a Chinese accent. This incident occurred during a layover in Antigua after a flight from Gatwick and was a mockery of a Chinese family’s difficulties with ordering drinks in English during the flight.
British Airways acted promptly, reinforcing their stance that all forms of racism are utterly unacceptable within the company. The airline’s spokesperson confirmed the dismissal of Walton and Bray, highlighting the airline’s zero-tolerance policy towards racism. The response from British Airways to this incident demonstrates their commitment to maintaining an inclusive and respectful environment. The video’s widespread circulation and the subsequent dismissals have evoked widespread condemnation from colleagues and the public alike, emphasizing the responsibilities that come with social media use and the serious repercussions of exhibiting racist behavior.
