David Futers wrote
If in the UK I made a racist comment, attempted to charge an Indian or indeed any ethnic minority person more for service than a English person I would be subjected to the full force of the law.
Imagine my surprise when taking a trip to Mumbai I found that my airfare was twice that of my Indian colleague. I paid RS7500 and he Rs3500. My seat was next to his so why. Is this a racist policy being applied to white foreigners based on the fact that we do not live in India.
It got worse as my Indian friend was able to visit Elephanta island caves for Rs10 when I had to pay Rs250. Now that is discrimination.
It is not that I can not afford the additional costs It is a matter of principle
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Dear Dave,
I am not sure why there are two fares - but there are.
Is it a rip off of those who can pay in foreign currency (ie tourists) I don't know
This much I know
ALL non-residents are required to pay that higher fare.....I know we have always done so
So, it is NOT racist
It is possible that your "Indian colleague" .....did not advise the airline that he was a no-resident (if he was a non-resident, that is) .... and bought the air-ticket in rupees.
And .....he spoke like a desi when he purchased that ticket - head bob and all (;-)
Now....you wouldn't get away with that - would you?
There you are
There are many things wrong in every country - India too.
Racism against Caucasians is NOT one of them.
good wishes
jose colaco Zoncar de Carambolim
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