France Demands Answers After Vueling Removes Jewish Teenagers from Flight
Following the removal of approximately 50 Jewish French teenagers from a Vueling flight in Valencia, France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has demanded an explanation from the airline’s CEO. The airline claims the teens were removed due to disruptive behavior, specifically tampering with safety equipment, while parents allege an antisemitic act, claiming the removal was triggered by a Hebrew song. The Foreign Ministry has requested clarification to determine if the French nationals were discriminated against based on their religion. Vueling has initiated an internal investigation and will share its findings with French and Spanish authorities, while the summer camp organizers plan to file a complaint against the carrier citing discrimination.
John Q. Hosedrinker