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| Airport worker loses cross case | Airport worker loses cross case |
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| A British Airways worker who claimed she was religiously discriminated against after being banned from wearing her Christian cross has lost her case. | A British Airways worker who claimed she was religiously discriminated against after being banned from wearing her Christian cross has lost her case. |
| Nadia Eweida, from Twickenham, south-west London, said her BA bosses banned her from wearing a small cross around her neck. | Nadia Eweida, from Twickenham, south-west London, said her BA bosses banned her from wearing a small cross around her neck. |
| But an employment tribunal said she had breached the firm's regulations without good cause. | But an employment tribunal said she had breached the firm's regulations without good cause. |
| In a statement the airline said it was "pleased" at the decision. | In a statement the airline said it was "pleased" at the decision. |
| It added: "We have always maintained that our uniform policy did not discriminate against Christians and we are pleased that the tribunal's decision supports our position. | |
| "Our current policy allows symbols of faith to be worn openly and has been developed with multi-faith groups and our staff. | |
| "Nadia Eweida has worked for us for eight years and continues to be a valued member of our staff." |