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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
Professional fighter receives permanent ban from Southwest Airlines
Outlets are reporting he is no longer welcome on the airline A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert and a mixed martial arts fighter has received a lifetime ban from Southwest Airlines after an incident with a flight attendant was caught on video. The videos were posted across multiple social media platforms. In them, Aaron 'Tex' Johnson is arguing with other passengers, as he tries to crawl over his seat, calling at least one of them "a loser." The flight attendants rush to intervene, pulling the fighter upright as he yells, "assault!" It is clear that the plane is still at the airport because in a second video the fighter is being kicked off the plane. He starts walking towards the door as the other passengers shout, 'Bye!' Johnson faces the group and begins to scream. The flight attendant reacts by attempting to push Johnson. Several male passengers stand nearby, clearly signalling to Johnson that they are ready to help the flight crew if needed. In a different video posted to X, Johnson is at the airport with a police escort. The fighter is being wheeled in a stretcher as he screams, 'I'm being treated like a Black person right now.' According to the New York Post, Johnson has since followed up with a post on Instagram Stories: 'For anyone trying to drag me down, it doesn't matter to me, I have the best friends.' Multiple outlets are reporting that Johnson's behavior earned him a permanent ban from Southwest Airlines. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
Professional fighter permanently banned from Southwest Airlines
Outlets are reporting he is no longer welcome on the airline A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert and a mixed martial arts fighter has received a lifetime ban from Southwest Airlines after an incident with a flight attendant was caught on video. The videos were posted across multiple social media platforms. In them, Aaron 'Tex' Johnson is arguing with other passengers, as he tries to crawl over his seat, calling at least one of them "a loser." The flight attendants rush to intervene, pulling the fighter upright as he yells, "assault!" It is clear that the plane is still at the airport because in a second video the fighter is being kicked off the plane. He starts walking towards the door as the other passengers shout, 'Bye!' Johnson faces the group and begins to scream. The flight attendant reacts by attempting to push Johnson. Several male passengers stand nearby, clearly signalling to Johnson that they are ready to help the flight crew if needed. In a different video posted to X, Johnson is at the airport with a police escort. The fighter is being wheeled in a stretcher as he screams, 'I'm being treated like a Black person right now.' According to the New York Post, Johnson has since followed up with a post on Instagram Stories: 'For anyone trying to drag me down, it doesn't matter to me, I have the best friends.' Multiple outlets are reporting that Johnson's behavior earned him a permanent ban from Southwest Airlines. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
Professional fighter receives permanent ban from Southwest Airlines after incident
Outlets are reporting he is no longer welcome on the airline A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert and a mixed martial arts fighter has received a lifetime ban from Southwest Airlines after an incident with a flight attendant was caught on video. The videos were posted across multiple social media platforms. In them, Aaron 'Tex' Johnson is arguing with other passengers, as he tries to crawl over his seat, calling at least one of them "a loser." The flight attendants rush to intervene, pulling the fighter upright as he yells, "assault!" It is clear that the plane is still at the airport because in a second video the fighter is being kicked off the plane. He starts walking towards the door as the other passengers shout, 'Bye!' Johnson faces the group and begins to scream. The flight attendant reacts by attempting to push Johnson. Several male passengers stand nearby, clearly signalling to Johnson that they are ready to help the flight crew if needed. In a different video posted to X, Johnson is at the airport with a police escort. The fighter is being wheeled in a stretcher as he screams, 'I'm being treated like a Black person right now.' According to the New York Post, Johnson has since followed up with a post on Instagram Stories: 'For anyone trying to drag me down, it doesn't matter to me, I have the best friends.' Multiple outlets are reporting that Johnson's behavior earned him a permanent ban from Southwest Airlines. Solve the daily Crossword
CBC
7 hours ago
- Business
- CBC
Flight attendant sues Delta after Toronto crash
A flight attendant awarded for her heroism after the Delta Air Lines crash in Toronto in February is suing the company, alleging it 'cut corners on safety' and knowingly put passengers at risk, CBC News has learned. The lawsuit claims Delta and its subsidiary, Endeavor Air, are liable for negligence in part for failing to properly train the flight crew. The airlines have not responded to the allegations and they have not been tested in court.
News.com.au
20 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
‘All tax free': Aussie Emirates flight attendant reveals perks of the job
Sharlene Lowe has been living her dream as a flight attendant for over a decade, revealing the biggest perks of her job include travelling the world (85 countries and counting) and not having to pay rent as 'almost everything covered'. The 36-year-old from Blacktown in Sydney's west began her journey with Dubai-based airline Emirates 11 years ago and she hasn't looked back. The travel, perks and career progression of her occupation is what's kept her at the airline since she joined at just 25 years of age. 'I did a big trip around Europe when I was in my 20s and I remember flying with Korean Air and seeing the girls and thinking, 'I want to do that',' Ms Lowe told 'After that trip, I got addicted to travelling and I was just like, 'how many countries can I go to'.' The day after she split with her boyfriend, she applied to become a flight attendant, undergoing eight weeks of vigorous training and exams before officially joining the Emirates team. Ms Lowe, who has climbed her way to first class flight attendant, said joining the airline meant she was able to live abroad which was a huge draw card. 'People were like 'why don't you start with Qantas or Jetstar to get a feel for it', but I was like, 'no, it's all or nothing', – I knew I wanted to live abroad,' she said. Working for the airline, whether you are a pilot or flight attendant, means you must relocate to Dubai if you are not already living in the city. Perks of the job – tax-free salary The 36-year-old said she's often asked if her salary is tax-free and accommodation covered by the company, adding it's what shocks people the most when she tells them it is. 'Salaries vary depending on your cabin, but in economy for example, your starting salary is around $4500 per month – per year that's about $52,000 and it's tax free,' she explained. 'This also depends on your flying hours. The more you fly the more you get paid but the limit is 110 hours per month. 'With time your salary increases because were also eligible for profit share – but that depends on how long you have been in the company.' According to the airline's website, the approximate base salary for Grade II Economy Class is AED 4,980 per month ($A2000) with a flying pay of AED 69.60 ($40) per hour based on an average of 80-100 hours a month. This means the average monthly pay amounts to AED 11,244 ($4700). Cabin crew are given allowances to spend in each country they visit on what they like. As for meal allowances for night stops, they are credited to the salary in arrears the following month. Hotel accommodation as well as transport to and from the airport is also provided by the company. Ms Lowe, who earns more given her role, said she has been able to save a substantial amount given everything is 'mostly covered'. 'When you join the company, you also get given accommodation and you don't have to pay bills for that accommodation,' she said, adding it's a big help not having to worry about things like rent. 'You get assigned a room and you can have one or two flatmates but you do have the option to swap or move to vacant apartments,' she said. 'For example, if you have a friend that's living in another building and their flatmate is leaving or it's vacant, you can actually move to that place – and there's new buildings popping up all the time so you can switch and move around.' The villas are located in various Emirates Group properties across Dubai, and are assigned regardless of marital status and whether you have children. 'If you live in company accommodation, Emirates will cover the cost of utilities and municipality taxes. Free local landline calls are also available,' its website states. The company does not, however, offer insurance for housing or personal property, but it does have 'deals with insurance companies', should cabin crew need it. Living in Dubai Ms Lowe said one thing that shocked her the most when moving to Dubai was the amount of expats. 'There's not that many Arabs that live here – there's so many people of different nationalities,' she said, adding that because of this, the transition wasn't so difficult. 'I think it's because Australia is so multicultural and I went to school with all different types of nationalities, so for me it wasn't a tough transition.' And while it's not a requirement for cabin crew to learn Arabic, Ms Lowe said she has picked the language which has become handy when interacting with locals. She often documents her life as a flight attendant on Instagram, travelling to multiple different countries and also living in Dubai, showing off the cultural side of the city and some of the glitz and glam. In one snap she is seen at a Cosmopolitan Middle East event alongside socialite Safa Siddiqui from hit Netflix show Dubai Bling. Other perks Ms Lowe said cabin crew also don't need to worry about transport costs to and from work as the company organises a bus every 15 minutes. 'Really, my salary is just my spending money to use however I want,' she said. Living abroad of course comes with its challenges such as being away from family and friends, but Ms Lowe has been able to fly her relatives and friends to visit her in Dubai using staff travel that allow discounts of up to 50 per cent off flights. 'All my family has come to visit me, especially my mum. She loves it in Dubai – if she could, she would live here with me. I've also had friends visit and some I've booked tickets to Europe for.' Travelling the world As for her personal travels, she has visited more than 100 cities, adding she can use her staff travel on other airlines. 'I've visited countries I never thought I'd be able to go to like Cuba and some I've also never heard of,' she said. Prior to joining the airline, Ms Lowe completed a degree in Business and Marketing at Charles Sturt University and also worked in several jobs such as modelling, fashion, hospitality and in her field of marketing and finance, before jumping ship to aviation. 'I can't believe I've lived here [Dubai] for 11 years now. It definitely doesn't feel like that.' She had the intention of returning home after a year, adding she 'never in a million years' thought she'd still be living in the city today – but the job, the people and the travel has played a huge role in having her stay. The 36-year-old has worked her way up – starting in economy, business and now first class which she 'just loves'. 'I know with a lot of other airlines you can work in other cabins but with Emirates you start off in economy and if you're eligible, you can upgrade to business,' she said. She spent most of her career as a business class flight attendant before working her way to first class which she has been doing for three years, She said while it can be demanding, she 'love it'. 'It's a tailored service with so many steps so it can get really busy but I like that it's so personalised,' she said. Ms Lowe now has her sights set on becoming a cabin supervisor, the next tier up from her current role. In this position she would be a responsible for leading and managing a team of flight attendants on a flight with responsibilities including pre-flight briefings, supervising service delivery, managing on-board issues, and conducting post-flight reports. Ms Lowe said anyone considering to become a flight attendant, who is passionate about the field and also willing to put in the hard work, should absolutely consider it. 'I would say go for it, it's a life-changing experience. The knowledge you gain just from going to all these different countries is just unbelievable,' she said. 'It's opened my eyes to so many things. I know for sure if I hadn't lived overseas I would be a different person. It's shaped my personality and the way I handle things. 'It can be challenging but it's skills you'll develop with time and carry with you for the rest of your life.' Emirates is hosting open days in major Australian cities between August 10 and August 16. It comes as the company looks to hire 17,300 people across 350 roles including cabin crew, pilots, and engineers. The hiring spree is part of the airline's expansion plans.
