Nut rage: Flight delayed by first-class spat

Forget dust-ups over reclining seats in economy class. There’s a new and exclusive twist on inflight anger: Nut rage in first class.

A recent Korean Air Lines flight was delayed when its chairman’s daughter, who is also vice-president responsible for cabin service at the airline, ordered a senior crew member off the plane. The crime? Allowing her and other passengers in the pointy end of the aircraft to be served bagged macadamia nuts instead of nuts on a plate.

The executive, Cho Hyun-ah, resigned yesterday amid a storm of public criticism in South Korea. The airline had earlier excused her behaviour even as it apologised for inconveniencing passengers.