Passenger complaints about airline food usually fall on deaf ears but when a pilot and flight attendant joined the chorus about a Columbus familys choice of carry-on cuisine, it raised a big stink. Robert Blum told The Associated Press that a pilot and flight attendant threatened to throw him and his family off the United Air Lines flight from Denver to Columbus if they didnt get rid of the kosher fish dinner they were enjoying. Other passengers had apparently complained about the smell (remember, those vents just recirculate the air) and the crew members sided with them. Blum said he and his family, Orthodox Jews, were humiliated by the incident and called it a case of discrimination. The airline is apologizing to the Blums but its not clear whether it will discipline the crew members for their inappropriate behavior.
Kosher Carry-On Sparks Complaints
Key Takeaways:
- A family was threatened with removal from a United Airlines flight due to complaints about the strong smell of their kosher fish dinner.
- A pilot and flight attendant sided with other passengers who complained, leading the Orthodox Jewish family to feel humiliated and discriminated against.
- United Airlines has apologized to the family, but it is unclear whether the crew members involved will face discipline.
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