In Canada, an employee who worked on the flight of the Flair airline demanded that the Muslim be removed hijab, which caused a wave of indignation in social networks and from human rights organizations.
AFSAR Ryda, who told about the incident with her mother, said that one of the airline employees demanded to take off the hijab, citing the fact that the photograph in the passport was taken before the woman began to wear a handkerchief.
According to Ryda, the face of her mother at the time of verification was fully consistent with the photo in the document. When her father protested, the employee allegedly replied that in this case they had to update the photo in the passport.
“Today, Flair Airlines violated my mother’s rights and publicly humiliated her at Toronto Parson International Airport. We will not stay away,” Ryda wrote on Facebook.
Ryda emphasized that what happened is a manifestation of Islamophobia.
“This was a violation of religious freedom and basic human rights. And this happened in Canada – a country that declares its commitment to diversity, inclusiveness and respect,” she said.
Air Force statement and apologies
In response to an anadol request, representatives of Flair Airlines reported that an employee involved in the incident actually worked in the AGI service company providing ground services.
AGI apologized and said that this employee was suspended from the performance of duties during the administrative audit.
The General Director of Flair Airlines Machi Vilk said that all partners are expected to comply with uniform standards -the provision of respect, professionalism and lack of discrimination.
The National Council of Muslims of Canada (NCCM) made a statement, expressing concern about the incident. The document notes that lawyers have already joined the case.
“There should not be a place for Islamophobia among the airports and among Canada air carriers,” the document emphasizes.