image sourced from original article at Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, a former editor at Vogue, said she voluntarily moved from first class to business class on a flight to Milan because most of the passengers in the premium cabin were white middle-aged men. Writing on Threads, she said she experienced 'substandard service and persistent micro-aggression' from a male flight attendant and chose to sacrifice physical comfort to protect her emotional wellbeing.
She did not provide details about the alleged treatment or specify the airline. Despite describing the move as a downgrade, business class on international flights typically offers flat beds and similar amenities.
Karefa-Johnson received supportive responses online, with some followers praising her decision. She previously made headlines for public disputes within the fashion industry and for resigning from Vogue in 2023 following controversial social media posts about Israel after the October 7 attacks.
