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CAA slated for ‘poor taste’ tweet on Monarch rescue
The CAA has been slated for a ‘disgusting’ and ‘poor taste’ post on Twitter asking people to tweet pictures of Monarch rescue flights.
The tweet was eventually deleted after being met with a barrage of criticism, mainly from ex employees of the company.
"Unbelievable. It’s not a game!!!! Basking in your own glory at the expense of people’s livelihood #noidea," said one.
Another tweeted: "Perhaps you need help from ex-Monarch social media team as they were far more professional then your team, from an upset ex-Monarch employee!"
One tweet pointed to the lack of empathy. "@UK_CAA At least the lack of empathy to ex monarch employees is consistent across the business… what a disgrace."
The CAA later tweeted an apology for any offence caused and said its focus remains on the flying programme and getting people home.
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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