Overview

• Employment judge Muriel Robison found the airline held a genuine belief Ross Barr committed the misconduct and ruled the dismissal fair.
• Claims of unfair dismissal, failure to provide written reasons, and discrimination based on sexual orientation were all rejected.
• Complaints detailed remarks made during flights, including “I’m just staring at your ass,” “I brushed past your boobs,” tannoy references to “lovely ladies,” and a seatbelt innuendo.
• Disciplinary history included a final written warning in August 2022, counselling after a late‑2023 complaint, diversity training in March 2024, a passenger complaint in July 2024, and dismissal in September 2024 following an unsuccessful internal appeal.
• The tribunal said his conduct undermined trust expected of a cabin manager and noted reports he turned safety announcements into comic routines.