British Airways steward wins £30,000 after sacking for misconduct claim

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 18:48 · Archive

A British Airways flight attendant has won a £30,000 payout after being dismissed over allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague.

Charly Mateo, then aged 37, was sacked by British Airways in July 2024 after allegations he made inappropriate comments to a female colleague during a flight. An employment tribunal in Reading heard he was accused of asking the hostess whether she wanted to join the 'mile high club', telling her sexual stories about other women and touching her leg. The airline had dismissed him four months after the alleged behaviour was reported.

The tribunal awarded Mr Mateo £30,000 following his dismissal. The airline had claimed he had 'invaded the privacy' of the cabin crew member during the flight.

How it is being reported

• British Airways steward sacked for asking female colleague if she wanted to join the 'mile high club' wins £30,000 payoutDaily Mail · 5 Oct, 18:28
• British Airways host sacked for asking female colleague to join 'mile high club' wins £30,000 payoutGB News · 5 Oct, 16:59

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