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Look: Delta Airlines Offered Unapologetic Statement for Not Believing Tamika Cross Was a Doctor

This just made things worse.

Last week, we told you the infuriating story of Dr. Tamika Cross’s experience while on Delta Airlines. During her trip from Detroit to Chicago, a passenger on the flight needed emergency medical attention. When Cross explained that she was doctor, the flight attendants more or less made it clear that they did not believe her. 

Afterward, when Cross posted her account on Facebook, the story attracted national attention. The negative attention forced Delta Airlines to release a statement.

If you are assuming that the statement offers an apology for offending Cross, then you're assumption is incorrect.  

The statement read: 

Delta continues to investigate a story surfaced by Dr. Tamika Cross in a recent post on Facebook.

We are troubled by any accusations of discrimination and take them very seriously. The experience Dr. Cross has described is not reflective of Delta’s culture or of the values our employees live out every day. We are in the process of conducting a full investigation. We’ve reached out to Dr. Cross to speak with her directly, talked with our crew members and we’re reaching out to customers who were on board to gather as much information as we can.

While there is much we can’t share because our investigation involves confidential personnel matters, we do want to share what we can.

Three medical professionals identified themselves on the flight in question. Only one was able to produce documentation of medical training and that is the doctor who was asked to assist the customer onboard. In addition, paramedics met the flight to assist the customer further.

Flight attendants are trained to collect information from medical volunteers offering to assist with an onboard medical emergency. When an individual’s medical identification isn’t available, they’re instructed to ask questions such as where medical training was received or whether an individual has a business card or other documentation and ultimately to use their best judgment.

Delta's commitment to diversity, inclusion and respect of all of our customers worldwide is rooted deeply in our company’s values and culture. As a global carrier with a diverse workforce, serving a diverse customer base, we are committed to treating all passengers with kindness and respect.

Do you think that was a sufficient statement regarding the incident? Let us know in the comment section. 

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