An article cautioned Air China passengers to take precautions when visiting areas mainly populated by 'Indians, Pakistanis and black people'.
British MPs are seeking an apology from the Chinese Ambassador in London after Air China’s inflight guide warned in an article that ‘precautions are needed’ in ethnic minority areas of the UK capital.
An article cautioned Air China passengers to take precautions when visiting areas mainly populated by 'Indians, Pakistanis and black people'.
It also advised tourists not to go out alone at night, and said women should always be accompanied when travelling.
Virendra Sharma, MP for Ealing, Southall, has written to the Chinese Ambassador to demand an apology from Air China for 'blatant racism'.
"I am shocked and appalled that even today some people would see it as acceptable to write such blatantly untrue and racist statements," she told the Guardian.
"I have raised this issue with the Chinese Ambassador, and requested that he ensures an apology is swiftly forthcoming from Air China, and the magazine is removed from circulation immediately."