Whales on a Plane 2

A Brazilian plus-size model has accused Qatar Airways of denying her boarding due to her weight.

Model and influencer Juliana Nehme, who has 153,000 Instagram followers…

 I WASN’T WELCOME TO BOARD BECAUSE I’M FAT. 

Ms Nehme adds: “I tried until the end to allow me to fly, since we were four people travelling together, and she REFUSED UNTIL THE END to sell me the ticket!

She also alleges that one of the staffers “pushed” her during the confrontation, saying “I was threatened”.

“When I tried to record what they were doing, the girl at the counter pushed me and it didn’t help.”

“I was extremely humiliated in front of all the people at the airport! All because I’m FAT! Shame on a company like Qatar to allow this type of DISCRIMINATION to people! I’m FAT But I’m JUST LIKE EVERYONE!” she said.

“It’s not fair to buy my ticket and be HUMILIATED, THREATENED AND BARRED FROM FLYING!”

However, an airline representative told The Independent Ms Nehme had been denied boarding for being “extremely rude and aggressive to check-in staff”.

“The passenger in question at Beirut Airport was initially extremely rude and aggressive to check-in staff when one of her travelling party did not produce required PCR documentation for entry to Brazil. As a result, airport security was requested to intervene as staff and passengers were extremely concerned with her behaviour. We can confirm that the passenger was rebooked on a flight from Lebanon.”