An Argentine Jewish passenger on Iberia flight IB102 from Buenos Aires (EZE) to Madrid (MAD) was shocked to discover “Free Palestine” handwritten on the packaging of his kosher meal. Several other kosher meals were also marked with “FP.” Iberia has opened an investigation into the source of the messaging.
Auday told Argentinian Jewish outlet Vis á Vis that he immediately informed the head flight attendant, who apologized, took photographs, and documented the incident. Auday believes the message was written before the meal reached the aircraft, suggesting it occurred at the catering facility rather than onboard.
This comes on the heels of another controversy involving IAG-owned airline Vueling, which removed a group of Jewish teens from a flight earlier this year under contentious circumstances. While Iberia acted promptly in this case, incidents like these continue to erode trust.
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