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Posted by
Jeff Rosen
on Mon Jun 27 22:03:40 2011, in response to Re: Delta Airlines Now Says Governments Set Visa Requirements, not Airlines, posted by WMATAGMOAGH on Fri Jun 24 04:00:09 2011.
edf40wrjww2msgDetailOT:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d "Delta is now saying that this was a internet rumor, and that Delta does not discriminate yet has to uphold all visa regulations set by the governments of the countries it serves.
Sorry but this is bullsh1t. It's just Delta's way of damage control. The truth is they won't let anyone on who has Israel stamped on their passports, in other words ANYONE who ever visited Israel, the majority of which are Jewish.
Here's what Abe Foxman of the ADL had to say: - "We understand that Delta, as any airline, is required to comply with the visa requirements of the destination country," wrote Mr. Foxman in a letter to Delta CEO Richard H. Anderson. "However, Saudi Arabia's past practice of banning travelers with an "Israel" stamp in their passport from gaining entry into the country runs contrary to the spirit and intent of Delta's non-discrimination policy.
"While this practice affects all travelers who previously visited Israel, it has a disproportionate impact on Jewish passengers," continued Mr. Foxman. "Moreover, Saudi Arabia also bars anyone from bringing into Saudi Arabia religious ritual objects, including religious texts, from any faith other than Islam, effectively banning religiously observant Jews from entering the country."
In a statement posted on the airline's Web site on June 23, a Delta spokesman stated that, "
it's important to realize that visa requirements to enter any country are dictated by that nation's government, not the airlines, and they apply to anyone entering the country regardless of whether it's by plane, bus or train."
The League responded, "We expect Delta, and any other American airline which flies to Riyadh or partners with an airline that flies there to ensure that its passengers whatever their faith not be discriminated against, and that no American airline in any way enable, or facilitate this discrimination, whatever the regulations of Saudi Arabia."
I usually disagree with the ADL because of their ultra liberal stance on issues that are contrary to Jewish Law but I agree 100% on this issue. The full ADL article can be found here: http://www.adl.org/PresRele/DiRaB_41/6074_41.htm
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