Delta responds to uproar concerning Jewish fliers By Rebecca Ruiz, Senior editor, msnbc.com
The Internet and Twitterverse is buzzing with discussion about Delta Air Lines' decision to include Saudi Arabian Airlines in its SkyTeam alliance program. This isn't news — the partnership was announced in January — but erroneous accusations that the agreement will discriminate against Jews flying with Delta has led many online to denounce the airline. On Friday, Delta issued a new statement clarifying it has not struck a codesharing deal with Saudi Arabian Airlines, but rather has agreed to a "standard interline agreement." The controversy seems to have been sparked by two misleading articles published Thursday by USA Today and The Huffington Post. Rabbi Jason Miller penned The Huffington Post article, writing, "[It is] especially troubling to learn that Delta will add Saudi Arabian Airlines to its SkyTeam Alliance of partnering companies and would require Delta to ban Jews and holders of Israeli passports from boarding flights to Saudi Arabia." Rabbi Miller's quote, in fact, is not correct. USA Today pulled its original article, citing "incomplete information,"and now directs readers to a new post with the headline "Airline to Jewish rumor: 'Delta does not discriminate.' " The post also includes a response from Delta, which reads, in part: "Some have raised questions about whether Saudi Arabian Airlines' membership in SkyTeam means Delta is adopting any type of policies that could present barriers to travel for some passengers, including Jewish customers. For this particular concern, it's important to realize that visa requirements to enter any country are dictated by that nation's government, not the airlines, and they apply to anyone entering the country regardless of whether it's by plane, bus or train." The company's response can be viewed in full here. The original USA Today story drew the attention of U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, who cited it in a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration. "I am deeply concerned by the June 23, 2011, report in USA Today entitled 'US Jews may not be able to fly on Delta flights to Saudi Arabia'," Kirk wrote. "According the report, Delta Air Lines may have entered into an agreement with Saudi Arabia that prohibits Americans of the Jewish faith from flying solely on the basis of their religion." FAA spokesperson Diane Spitaliere told msnbc.com that the issue is not in the purview of the agency, but instead would be addressed by the Department of Transportation. Bill Mosley, a spokesperson for DOT, said that the issue involves visas and would be handled by the Department of State. Msnbc.com is awaiting a comment from that agency. advertisement A Saudi Arabian Airlines spokesperson contacted by msnbc.com declined to be identified and did not comment on the issue. The U.S. State Department advises travelers that U.S. citizens have reported being refused a Saudi visa "because their passports reflected travel to Israel or indicated that they were born in Israel."..................>>>>........................>>>>>....................http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.c.....erning-jewish-fliers
[face=Courier][/face][color=red][/color]Jews are anti-Jew, they vote 80% for demoncrats. The demoncrats will burry Israel given half a chance.
Jews of America making same mistake Jews inn germany did B4 WWII, they thought they could buy, influence, vote or PHD their way out of a tight situation. Evil is lose on this planet & the old games will not work.
Time for Jews to put the demoncrats behind them while they still can.
The State Dpt is a hot bed of anti-Semitic/Israel activity since 1948.
Jews are anti-Jew, they vote 80% for demoncrats. The demoncrats will burry Israel given half a chance.
Jews of America making same mistake Jews inn germany did B4 WWII, they thought they could buy, influence, vote or PHD their way out of a tight situation. Evil is lose on this planet & the old games will not work.
Time for Jews to put the demoncrats behind them while they still can.
The State Dpt is a hot bed of anti-Semitic/Israel activity since 1948.
Is your assumption that the dems have been trying to bury the jews for years if not decades? If that is true, then I don't see it that way. The anti-jew sentiment has come more to the forefront only in the last 2 years under obama.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
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