CBS Atlanta 46No Jews on some Delta flights?

Atlanta-based Delta Airlines posted a blog Thursday saying it does not discriminate against anyone, after a report that it will ban Jews from boarding flights from New York to Saudi Arabia.

According to the report by WorldNetDaily which was re-posted on DrudgeReport.com, Delta's plan to add Saudi Arabian Airlines to its SkyTeam will require the American carrier to ban Jews and holders of Israeli passports from boarding flights from New York or Washington bound for Jeddah.

The Delta blog written by Trebor Banstetter of Delta's Media team did not specifically answer whether or not Delta is banning Jews on Saudi flights.

Here's the text of the Delta blog:

We've gotten questions today from you, our concerned customers, following an article about Saudi Arabian Airlines joining SkyTeam (the global airline alliance that includes Delta as a member). After listening to many of your thoughts today, we'd like to take this opportunity to share some information and help to clarify some of the questions we know you have.

First and foremost, I think one of the most important things to mention here is that Delta does not discriminate nor do we condone discrimination against anyone in regards to age, race, nationality, religion, or gender.

That said, some have raised questions about whether Saudi Arabian Airlines' membership in SkyTeam means Delta is adopting any type of policies that could present barriers to travel for some passengers, including Jewish customers. For this particular concern, it's important to realize that visa requirements to enter any country are dictated by that nation's government, not the airlines, and they apply to anyone entering the country regardless of whether it's by plane, bus or train.

We, like all international airlines, are required to comply with all applicable laws governing entry into every country we serve. You as passengers are responsible for obtaining the necessary travel documents, such as visas and certification of required vaccinations, and we're responsible for making sure that you have the proper documentation before you board.

On a personal note, I want to share with you all that I'm proud to work at a global airline that serves a diverse customer base with an extremely diverse workforce, and I hope this blog has helped answer your questions on this important topic.

According the report on WorldNetDaily, the issue has caught the attention of the American Center for Law and Justice and was raised when Washington attorney Jeffrey Lovitky was perusing airline procedures for travel.

"As we learn more about the issue and facts, we are determined to ensure that American citizens do not face discrimination by airlines like Delta that are passenger code-sharing with Saudi Arabian Airlines," said Colby M. May, director and senior counsel of the ACLJ told WorldNetDaily.

CBS Atlanta contacted a Delta spokesperson Thursday night to ask questions about the airline's policy, but we had not received any response by 11 p.m.

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