The NAACP encouraged African Americans not to use the services of American Airlines because it is unsafe

The NAACP encouraged African Americans not to use the services of American Airlines because it is unsafe

The NAACP (national Association for the advancement of colored people) sent a warning letter, which asks travelers of African Americans is not to be used for flights on American Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the country.

Organization for the protection of civil rights of colored people, which elected a new President just three days ago, accused the airline of the assumption «pattern of disturbing incidents» of discrimination.

The NAACP encouraged African Americans not to use the services of American Airlines because it is unsafe

«Today we have taken steps and issued a nationwide warning to travelers, especially African Americans. They must be careful … During a flight on American Airlines, they may encounter disrespectful or discriminatory or even unsafe conditions,» — said in a statement the NAACP.

The organization cites 4 cases of discrimination over the last 18 months. According to the ABA Blanson, Vice-President of the organization’s public relations, this is the second in the history of the NAACP warning the travelers.

At the same time, organizations claim that they can reconsider their attitude to the airline after negotiations with American Airlines, which already planned in the headquarters of the airline in Texas.

Wednesday morning American Airlines released a letter from CEO Doug Parker the employees about the prevention of the NAACP.

«We were disappointed to learn about best practices for travel issued by the NAACP against American Airlines,» said he. «We do not tolerate and will not tolerate any form of discrimination. We contacted the NAACP and I really want to meet with them to listen to their problems and discuss the solution.»

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