Air crew ordered by BMI not to wear crucifixes on flights to Saudi Arabia
 Air crew on the only British airline that flies to Saudi Arabia have been told not to wear crucifixes or St Christopher medals on flights there so as not to offend the country's Muslims. Stewardesses at BMI have also been told to cover themselves in the long abaya robes...one unnamed BMI employee told a Sunday newspaper: "It's outrageous that we must respect their beliefs but they're not prepared to respect ours. BMI are asking too much of their staff on this one. "My gran gave me a crucifix shortly before she died and I wear it at all times..." [The airline's spokesman said, ] "There are certain sensitivities in operating in a country like Saudi Arabia,"
Posted by: Crairong Omomotch6492 2006-01-09 |