Kevin Pietersen Terms Australian Airline Qantas as 'Muppets'
Kevin Pietersen tore into Australian Airline Qantas after the maverick batsman was not allowed in airline lounge for wearing flip flops.
Out-of-favour England batsmam Kevin Pietersen slammed Australian carrier Qantas, calling them "muppets" as he was not allowed to enter the airline lounge as he was wearing wearing flip flops. (Also Read: Sachin Tendulkar Blasts British Airways on Twitter For Grounding Him)
The star batsman was fuming after the incident as he travelled to Australia to play for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League after his Dolphins side lost in the final of South Africa's Twenty20 competition on Saturday.
I suggest you tell Platinum, First Class fliers that they not allowed in your lounges with flip flops before they fly, @Qantas! Muppets! ??
- Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) December 14, 2015
"I suggest you tell Platinum, First Class fliers that they not allowed in your lounges with flip flops before they fly, @Qantas! Muppets!," he tweeted to his 2.88 million followers.
And BTW, @Qantas! Thongs are an institution in this great country! GET A GRIP! Tired, jet lagged & just wanted to chill! #Muppets ??
- Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) December 14, 2015
"And BTW, @Qantas! Thongs (flip flops) are an institution in this great country! GET A GRIP! Tired, jet lagged & just wanted to chill! #Muppets."
Qantas tightened dress code rules for entry to lounges earlier this year saying a survey of business travelers overwhelmingly supported the move.
Don't agree with the changes, but all good! Sandals definitely look smarter than thongs...! ?? https://t.co/Id3k6qxIaI
- Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) December 15, 2015
@KP24 It must have been disappointing Kevin. Changes from earlier this year: https://t.co/oiCgy2V1jR. Hope to welcome you back again soon.
- Qantas (@Qantas) December 14, 2015
An airline spokesman told AFP Tuesday that "we reached out to members early in 2015 to remind them of the dress standards and had a grace period up until April this year".
"We completely understand that being declined at the door isn't a great experience, so this is a good opportunity to remind those wanting to use our capital city lounges of the dress code that applies," he added.
Despite his fury with Qantas, Pietersen said he was happy to be back in Australia.
"Anyway, it's soooooo cool being back in Aus! I know so many wonderful people here! Can't wait to see you all over the next month!," he said.
The Twenty20 Big Bash League starts on Thursday.