A scene also took place on a BA (British Airway) flight between
Johannesburg and London. A white woman, about 50 years old, was seated
next to a black man. Obviously disturbed by this, she called the air
Hostess. "Madam, what is the matter?" the hostess asked. "You
obviously do not see it then?" She responded. "You placed me next to a
black man. I do not agree to sit next to someone from such a repugnant
group. Give me an alternative seat." "Be calm please," the hostess
replied. "Almost all the places on this flight are taken. I will go to
see if another place is available." The hostess went away and then
came back a few minutes later.

"Madam, just as I thought, there are no other available seats in the
economy class. I spoke to the captain and he informed me that there is
one seat in the business class. All the same, we also have one seat in
the first class." Before the woman could say anything, the hostess
continued: "It is unusual for our company to permit someone from the
economy class to sit in the first class. However, given the
circumstances, the captain feels that it would be scandalous to make
someone sit next to someone so disgusting."

She then turned to the black guy, and said, "Therefore, sir, if you
would like to, please collect your hand luggage, a seat awaits you in
first class."

At the moment, the other passengers who were shocked by what they had
just witnessed stood up and applauded.