Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has taken to social media to call out a Turkish airline over its “discrimination against Africans” during her trip from Istanbul to Los Angeles.
The US-based actress via her Instagram page shared a video after narrating her ordeal with the airline where she also accused the airline of its failure to show Nollywood movies.
The veteran actress made several claims against the airline including the “No E-visa for People with “Nigerian Passports” despite being permanent resident of the US/UK meanwhile other Business class countries get E-visas and hotel even with US/Uk “visa.”
The actress began;
“Dear @turkishairlines I really think your Airline is Fabulous but like many other Foreign companies you might be discriminating against African Destinations and Travelers and that needs to stop.
“The pros :1. One of the Best Int Airport and Lounges in the World.
“2. Fabulous in-flight service and cabin attendants.
“3. Lovely Aircraft from Istanbul to/fro Los Angeles.
Listing the cons of travelling with the airline, Omotola wrote:
“The Obvious Lack of details or Respect shown towards African paying customers spilled to on-ground staff relationship.
“Old, worn out Aircraft on first leg, second was better but clearly not as good as the American fleets, even with an 8hr flight time.
“As if my 40hrs Long flight was not enough an unexplained hop in Uganda that was not in my booking almost ran me nuts.”
The 45-year-old further stated that no Nollywood film was showcased during the flight.
“All Movies from Turkey, Middle East, Asia, Bollywood and of course Hollywood onboard… Not one Nollywood Movie!
“African Travelers Sometimes pay higher fees for flights to Africa compared to other parts of the globe so I wonder; Why Blatant Disrespect and Discrimination?”
