On a British Airways flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged,
well-off white South African Lady has found herself sitting next to a
black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about
her seating. "What seems to be the problem Madam?" asked the
attendant. "Can't you see?" she said " You've sat me next
to a kaffir. I can't possibly sit next to this disgusting human. Find
me another seat!" "Please calm down Madam." the
stewardess replied. "The flight is very full today, but I'll tell
you what I'll do-I'll go and check to see if we have any seats available
in club or first class". The woman cocks a snooty look at the
outraged black man beside her (not to mention many of the surrounding
passengers). A few minutes later the stewardess returns with the good
news, which she delivers to the lady, who cannot help but look at the
people around her with a smug and self satisfied grin: "Madam,
unfortunately, as I suspected, economy is full. I've spoken to the cabin
services director, and club is also full. However, we do have one seat
in first class". Before the lady has a chance to answer, the
stewardess continues..."It is most extraordinary to make this kind
of upgrade, however, and I have had to get special permission from the
captain. But, given the cirumstances, the captain felt that it was
outrageous that someone should be forced to sit next such an obnoxious
person." With which, she turned to the black man sitting next to
her, and said: "So if you'd like to get your things, Sir, I have
your seat ready for you..." At which point, apparently the
surrounding passengers stood and gave a standing ovation while the black
guy walks up to the front of the plane.
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