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A German man removed from a British Airways flight for being too stinky has lost his lawsuit against the airline.
The malodorous passenger sued for costs incurred as the result of missing his connecting flight. The $2,819 settlement he was seeking included the cost of one night in a hotel and the wages lost as a result of he and his wife missing an extra day of work.
A court in Düsseldorf, however, sided with the airline and their very clear policy of refusing transport to those who "have an offensive odor not caused by a disability or illness."
The stinky German's excuse of having to carry three suitcases in 84 degree heat was not considered a disability by the court and the case was tossed out. Interestingly enough, the man never showed up in court, making me wonder if he was concerned that the judge would have taken a whiff and tossed out the case before even hearing any arguments.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 16)
Holly Nov 27th 2006 2:09PM
The above should read "of HIS and his WIFE'S missing an extra day..." or AT LEAST "of HIM." "Of he" and its abominable siblings are spreading like a plague.
What school ever taught you to put a subjective pronoun as an object of any preposition???
Nanette Nov 27th 2006 2:16PM
Wow....Holly....you need to get over it!!!
Diane Pipitone Nov 27th 2006 2:22PM
This experience will teach you to take a BATH or SHOWER..........I am so HAPPY, they ruled against the passenger!
Diane Pipitone Nov 27th 2006 2:50PM
Next time make sure you take a Bath or Shower before going on a flight. I am so happy they ruled against the passenger.
Vivi Nov 27th 2006 2:24PM
That's a little far-fetched to nit-pick to that extent. Wake up and smell the coffee!
Diane Pipitone Nov 27th 2006 2:48PM
I am so HAPPY they ruled against the passenger. This experience will teach him to take a bath or shower! The nerve to take the airline to court.
Vim Kruger Nov 27th 2006 2:43PM
Thank you for trying HOLLY !!! But I am afraid it is TOO WHITTLE TOO WHATE !!!
Laura Nov 27th 2006 2:25PM
Holly, I don't even think that's correct grammar
Melanie Nov 28th 2006 11:38AM
Holly....I, too, am upset that I learned proper grammer seeing as how it is no longer necessary.
Carl Nov 27th 2006 2:54PM
Wow...Nanette...you need to get WITH it! Holly's correct. Think how awkward it would be if the sentence were ". . . wages lost as a result of he missing an extra day of work." Do you really talk that way?
glenn Nov 27th 2006 3:53PM
well good for the airlines! I have been to europe. Those people do not know how to bathe or use soap.
Berta Nov 27th 2006 2:28PM
So glad they have those policies!! I travel to Argentina once a year on a 9 hours flight, I can't even begin to imagine how much more uncomfortable my flight would be if I had to sit next, in front or behind someone that stunk!!
Hooray for justice!!!
Berta Nov 27th 2006 2:30PM
P.S. Did this guy ever hear the word "DEODORANT"??!!
Ryan Nov 27th 2006 4:03PM
Holly you need to get laid you whacko
Shirley Nov 27th 2006 3:29PM
Actually, Holly, the use of his is not correct as it is the object of the preposition "of." Therefore, the correct wording would be as a result of "him and his wife missing a day of work." His is a possessive form, him is the objective form.
Ron Nov 27th 2006 3:09PM
What gets me are the guys who settle into their seat behind you on the plane and proceed to remove their smelly sneakers and leave them and their feet to percolate directly beneath your seat. Yuk.
vicki Nov 27th 2006 2:35PM
Oh, Holly........you truly need a hobbie! Get over it!
Greg Nov 27th 2006 7:28PM
Hey Holly, I just be wishin aIRLINES iN tHe uS woOd do ThE saMME ThAnG aNd QuIt pandering to the liberal assholes in this country. I bet your pulling you hair out over that sentence.
Sue Nov 27th 2006 3:32PM
Horray for the courts siding with BA. Have you ever had to sit next to someone with cologne/perfume for an extended period of time in a plane, let alone body odor?
Richie Nov 27th 2006 2:35PM
Holly is correct on both counts. The proper verbage would be "His and his wife's". Think people and this is simple terms...you would not say "HE missing a day" you would say "HIS missing a day." Secondly, every Joe Donut thinks they are a writer because they blog.. Well if you want to share your written thoughts, stop emasculating the written word. I write and have a website and publish my writing, but I do not claim to be a grammar perfectionist, so I do not blog. I count on my editors to correct my mistakes first.