Tweet at Delta: Tell Pilots that It's Not Ok to Discriminate Against Passengers

by Meredith Slater · 2011-05-17 03:01:00 UTC
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Despite going through multiple security screenings and being cleared to fly, two Imams were kicked off a Delta flight last week because the pilot said he was not comfortable flying with them aboard.

These Muslim religious leaders, ironically on their way to a conference on fear of Islam, were two of seven Imams who were denied boarding on their way to the conference.

Over 1,200 activists on Change.org have already stood with the Imams, demanding that Delta publicly apologize, institute new non-discrimination and sensitivity training for all pilots and flight crew about religious tolerance, and create a set of public guidelines and consequences for any employee who violates the code of conduct. You can join the campaign and sign the petition here, calling on Delta to do the right thing.

According to Delta, "As the individuals responsible for the safety and security of their flight and everyone on board, pilots industry-wide do have authority over their aircraft within the parameters set by their individual carrier."

But if that's the case, it seems that Delta needs to set new parameters - ones that do not allow religious discrimination by pilots against the passengers they are supposed to be serving.

Starting today we are asking you to join us in a social media campaign to really get the message across to Delta.

Join the Facebook bomb by going to Delta's Facebook page, liking the page, and then leaving a message demanding that Delta publicly apologize, institute sensitivity training for pilots and flight crew, and create a set of consequences for those who violate the code of conduct.

Here's one comment you can use:

It is not ok to judge passengers based on appearance or religion. Institute sensitivity training for pilots and flight crew to be sure that discrimination does not happen, and apologize to the Imams who were kicked off your flight!

Then, sign in to Twitter and send messages like:

@Delta Apologize for kicking Imams off your flight! @change http://tinyurl.com/6zbz4rz @DeltaNewsroom @DeltaBlog @DeltaAssist

Thanks everyone!

Winning this and similar campaigns depends on our ability to quickly call on thousands of supportive folks like you. After signing the petition below, please click here to follow us on Facebook - just click ‘Like’ at the top of the page. Photo Credit: Kentaro lemoto@Tokyo

Meredith Slater works as a fundraiser for organizations such as World Food Program USA and New York University.

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