British Airways on Tuesday sacked a stewardess who posted a racist Snapchat rant attacking Nigerian passengers after she was called in for a two-hour meeting with bosses.
Joanne Wickenden sparked outrage after recording the racist clip in her BA uniform before flying from London Heathrow to Abuja on Friday night.
In a statement the airline said “she no longer works for British Airways,” adding: “We expect the utmost professionalism from our staff when they are representing British Airways.”
The 23-year-old, who wants to be an actress, told friends “I am not a racist” and claimed the sickening video was just a joke.
She told MailOnline: “I have been framed by another BA employee. They were encouraging me, egging me on to say things. They were recording me and sent it around to our friends.”
She added: “I don’t want to fly anymore.”
A close friend earlier defended Wickenden’s actions, telling the MailOnline: “She’s not racist, it was a joke between two friends.
“It wasn’t meant to be racist. She is not saying she dislikes Nigerians and she’s not saying that anyone is better than anyone else.”
Earlier it was reported that an online profile on dating site Plenty of Fish shows the 23-year-old “wants to date but nothing serious”.
And a talent agency lists her as an aspiring actress whose page has been viewed more than 130 times.
The apparent race-hate footage – allegedly recorded in her car – was spotted by fellow cabin crew who quickly reported it to bosses at BA.
