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Monday, February 8, 2016

Sikh actor barred from boarding plane because of his turban now refusing to fly home until three demands are met

 

 

  • Waris Ahluwalia, 41, who appeared in The Grand Budapest Hotel, was scheduled to fly from Mexico City to NY City Monday morning Feb 08,2016
  • He was banned from boarding plane for wearing article of faith
  • Ahluwalia said screeners asked him to remove his turban, but he refused
  • He is now refusing to leave Mexico City airport, asking for three demands
  • Ahluwalia wants an apology from AeroMexico, Sikh awareness training for airport security, and training to screen passengers with religious items
  • AeroMexico spokesperson said in email to Daily Mail airline regretted causing 'any inconvenience'  
  • In 2013, Ahluwalia, who is also a model and jewelry designer, became first Sikh man to appear in ad campaign for GAP

 

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