Sikh Celebrity Waris Ahluwalia Thanks Aeromexico for Apology

Ahluwalia thanked Aeromexico for “understanding the importance of religious and cultural tolerance.”

Indian-American actor and designer Waris Ahluwalia who was not allowed to board a Mexico City-to-New York flight because he refused to remove his turban, says he’s satisfied with an apology by the airline, Aeromexico.

Heading home this morning. Thank you @aeromexico for understanding the importance of religious and cultural tolerance. I am happy we were able to work together to come up with a resolution. (See link in bio for more details.) #lovenotfear #fearisanopportunitytoeducate

A photo posted by Waris Ahluwalia (@houseofwaris) on Feb 10, 2016 at 6:31am PST

Ahluwalia took to Instagram to express his satisfaction and thanked Aeromexico for “understanding the importance of religious and cultural tolerance.” He said he was “happy” they were able to “come up with a resolution together.”