American Airlines blasted remarks made by Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker as “sexist and ageist” after the outspoken chief executive said passengers on U.S. carriers “are always being served by grandmothers.”
Al Baker made the comments at a Dublin event while pointing out that the average age of his cabin crews is 26. He also said rival American carriers are “crap.”
The remarks were “both sexist and ageist at the same time,” said Jill Surdek, vice president of flight service for…