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British supermodel Naomi Campbell
claimed she is boycotting British Airways that reportedly banned her for
life earlier this month due to its "complete disrespect for the
passengers." (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)
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BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhuanet) -- British supermodel
Naomi Campbell claimed she is boycotting British Airways that reportedly banned
her for life earlier this month due to its "complete disrespect for the
passengers," according to media reports Friday.
The 37-year-old supermodel was arrested on a plane at
Heathrow Airport last Thursday after spitting on an airport officer who was
attempting to intervene in a row over a missing piece of luggage.
Campbell was removed from the plane in handcuffs and
later was freed on bail without being charged.
As a result, B.A. reportedly banned Campbell, who
"has been flying with British Airways for nearly 30 years and has been a good
customer."
While the airline never officially confirmed the ban,
Campbell has been talking to the Brazilian media that B.A. is desperate to have
her back on board.
"Someone from B.A. called me and asked that I return
to fly with them, but this will not occur so early," she said Wednesday.
Campbell said she's boycotting the airline on behalf
of "all those who have been disrespected."
"They didn't find my bag-said it wasn't in the
system-and there was a complete disrespect for the passengers."
"I am not speaking for myself. I am speaking for all
those who have been disrespected."
A B.A. representative disputed Campbell's claims,
telling a British newspaper, "We are not aware of any pleading phone calls to
Ms. Campbell."
Campbell was in Rio de Janeiro to raise awareness to
Brazil's dengue fever epidemic.
(Agencies)
Angry Naomi Campbell banned from BA
for life
BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhuanet) -- Naomi Campbell has been
banned for life from British Airways (BA) following her arrest last week at
Heathrow Airport, according to reports Wednesday.
The supermodel, 37, was arrested on a plane at Heathrow's
chaotic Terminal 5 last Thursday on suspicion of assaulting a police officer,
after a row between her and BA staff over a missing bag. Full story
