WOW: Qatar Airways CEO Apologizes For “Grandma” Comments

Oh my goodness, I never thought I'd see the day where Qatar Airways' CEO, Akbar Al Baker, apologizes for a statement he made. Akbar is one of the most colorful guys in the airline industry and says some pretty crazy things, though I don't think I've ever seen him issue an apology for any of those, no matter how ridiculous. Well, today is different, apparently. I've been sent the following statement from Qatar Airways' CEO, Akbar Al Baker, regarding what he said about the "grandma" flight attendants at US airlines: “I should like to apologise unreservedly to those offended by my recent remarks which compared Qatar Airways cabin crew with cabin crew on US carriers. The remarks were made informally at a private gala dinner, following comments about the Qatar Airways cabin service, and were in no way intended to cause offence. This is a time of strong rivalry between our airline and the US carriers, and we are of course immensely proud of our own cabin crew. However, cabin crew are the public face of all airlines, and I greatly respect their hard work and professionalism. They play a huge role in the safety and comfort of passengers, irrespective of their age or gender or familial status. I have worked for many years in the industry, and I have a high regard for the value that I see long-serving staff members bringing through their experience and dedication.”

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