I was returning from US to India in 2003, via United-2 flights(SFO to Chicago to London)and then connecting via(British Airways) to New Delhi..thats when i endured some racial overtures by the "Steward" of British origin.
Some of these on flight young stewards have a superiorty complex..when they see Asian males..not my Sis(as shes fair) When i gave a form for Emmgration check to him instead of being courteous he told me arrogantly "Cant u Speak English?"!!
To that i replied in an Californian accent "I thought u asked for this form, so i gave it" This silenced him as he tried to insult me in front of all my co-passengers. There was also a Indian lady steward and a older steward , bald and resembled the Star-trek(new series Lead) and he was very nice..
Myself, educated in US..Master's wrkd for top firms for 6yrs..This chap a low class steward with a low job , probably hates serving South Indians. The problem with the West is that all people whether they work as Janitor or Counter clerks or any low level person also thinks he above a highly qualified South Asian.
I prefer Airlines like Singapore,where no black white discrimination occurs. -Vikas
