Airline mistakenly gives 3-year-old cup of white wine instead of water. Kid has one sip. And then ...
[quote]His mom tasted the drink, realized it was wine, and flag down cabin crew – who immediately apologized, took the glass and brought back actual water. The woman escalated this to the purser, and the cockpit got Medlink involved for advice. They also sought passengers onboard with medical training, and a French doctor consulted – who said, look, five year old kids in France drink all the time and one sip is no big deal.
[quote]The boy has shown no immediate symptoms, but Wong and her husband are currently arranging comprehensive medical assessments with pediatric specialists seeking one who will support a claim for delayed neurological, developmental, and physiological effects. ... As a result, she has filed formal complaints with Hong Kong’s Civil Aviation Department, the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office, the Consumer Council, and the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Jesus Christ. The airline issued a formal apology, upgraded them to first class, and refunded the brat's ticket. I hope Cathay Pacific says, "Enough, and if you want to go to court, we'll see you there."