American Airlines Accused of Racial Discrimination in First-Class Incident

Pamela Hill-Veal, a retired Black circuit court judge, filed a complaint against American Airlines alleging racial discrimination. On a flight from Chicago to Phoenix, a flight attendant allegedly accused her of slamming the restroom door and told her to use the restroom in coach. The flight attendant’s actions were followed by physical touching and threats of arrest upon landing. American Airlines has stated that it takes all claims of discrimination seriously and is investigating the matter.

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