Pop Star Bebe Rexha Alleges Discrimination by Lufthansa Worker
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In a recent social media post, pop star Bebe Rexha revealed that she had experienced discrimination from a Lufthansa airline worker due to her Albanian heritage. The singer, known for hits like "Meant to Be" and "I'm a Mess," shared her distressing encounter on her Instagram story, where she tearfully explained the incident that occurred on Saturday.
Bebe Rexha, who was born in the United States to Albanian parents, expressed her concerns about being treated unfairly after speaking to a security agent in Albanian, seeking assistance with her ticket. According to her Instagram post, she claimed that the worker not only threatened her but also banned her from the flight.
Emphatically stating that she believed this incident to be a hate crime against her Albanian identity, the singer-songwriter expressed disappointment in the lack of intervention from Lufthansa employees. She stressed that none of the women present at the airline stepped forward to address the situation or support her.
The emotional toll of the incident was evident in Rexha's message, expressing her exhaustion and calling for a thorough investigation by Lufthansa. In response to her distress, the German airline directly reached out to her, with Rexha urging them to conduct a full investigation into the matter.
Following these developments, a Lufthansa spokesperson issued a statement to CNN on Sunday, acknowledging the situation and asserting their commitment to conducting an internal review. The spokesperson emphasized that as an international airline, Lufthansa does not tolerate any form of discriminatory behavior and strives to connect people and countries worldwide.
Despite the alleged mistreatment, Bebe Rexha boarded her flight as scheduled, without any reported delays or disruptions, according to the airline.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing discrimination and ensuring respectful treatment for all passengers. As the investigation progresses, it remains to be seen how Lufthansa will respond to Bebe Rexha's claims and what measures they will take to prevent similar incidents in the future.