British Airways reverses decision to remove Jewish sitcom
British Airways is backtracking on its controversial decision to pull “Hapless” from its in-flight entertainment service due to the Israel-Hamas war.
The airline apologized on Tuesday over its ill-fated plans to remove the British sitcom from its December lineup after a recent content review.
“We understand that the decision to review the content has caused upset and hurt to the Jewish community, and we’re sorry — that was never our intention,” a British Airways spokesperson said. “We’re proud to offer a wide range of entertainment options for our customers to enjoy and constantly review these, taking into consideration current events.”
The series is scheduled to reappear on aircrafts in January, the airline added.
The “Curb Your Enthusiasm”-like show premiered in 2020 and centers on the ...