Thursday, January 26, 2012

Alaska Airlines removing prayer cards from meal trays after 30 years as complaints increase

SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines is ending decades of giving passengers prayer cards with their meals, saying Wednesday the decision was made out of respect for all passengers.

Airline spokeswoman Bobbie Egan said the airline heard from customers who preferred not to mix religion with transportation. The decision reflects respect for the diverse religious beliefs and cultural attitudes of Alaska Airlines’ customers and employees, the company said in announcing the change.


MORE: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/alaska-airlines-removing-prayer-cards-from-meal-trays-after-30-years-as-complaints-increase/2012/01/25/gIQAZRUuQQ_story.html