The retired judge told NPR a flight attendant made her use the bathroom in economy.
AdvertisementA retired judge has alleged that she was subject to racial discrimination while flying first class with American Airlines.
Related storiesHill-Veal, who is Black, told NPR she believes the incident was racially motivated because white passengers used the same first-class bathroom without incident.
"This was a complete fabrication as I told him that I never hit him," she told NPR.
It told NPR: "We strive to ensure that every customer has a positive travel experience, and we take all claims of discrimination very seriously."
Persons:
Pamela Hill, Veal, —, Hill
Organizations:
NPR, Service, American Airlines, Business
Locations:
Chicago, Phoenix