Businessman roasted for flexing Emirates first-class boarding passes to ‘paradise'

The British entrepreneur's LinkedIn post on his Emirates flight found its way to Reddit, where peopel called him out.

Updated on: Dec 27, 2024, 17:24:42 IST

By Shylaja Varma

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A British entrepreneur has caught the attention of the internet over a social media post featuring a photo of four first-class boarding passes on an Emirates flight for a Christmas holiday.

The British man shared photos of his Emirates boarding passes. (Representational Image)

The man took to LinkedIn earlier this week to announce that he was flying to 'paradise' for a vacation after a challenging and busy year. He said he makes it a point to plan a getaway, preferably to a warmer place, almost every Christmas.

But what stood out to people who saw the post was photo he shared with his post, of four first-class boarding passes of Emirates and four British passports. The man, flying via Dubai, added in the comments section that he was travelling to Langkawi, Malaysia, for the holidays.

"Looking forward to a well-earned break in paradise. First stop Dubai," the Stamford-based entrepreneur said on LinkedIn.

"Work hard, play harder. Merry Christmas to all."

The post found its way to popular Reddit forum LinkedInLunatics, where users took a dig at the high-flying traveler for what they felt was a show-off of his luxury flying experience.

"Look, I fly First to paradise!" a Redditor titled the post, taking a jab at the Emirates passenger.

How internet reacted

Several users also commented on his LinkedIn post, with one of them questioning him on carbon footprints.

"But have you considered carbon offsetting in a real way through socially responsible reforestation and support of local communities," the user asked.

The British man said he does not "buy into the carbon or climate scam political ideology".

(Also Read: Indian lawyer roasted for bragging about Emirates ‘first class’ flight sets record straight)

The first-class on Dubai-headquartered Emirates is one of the most luxirious flying experiences in the world. It offers features such as an private cabins, onboard shower spa, gourmet dining and a lounge bar to passengers.

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Shylaja Varma
Shylaja Varma is the Trending Editor at Hindustan Times. Having worked in some of India’s top newsrooms, she has established herself as a keen observer of internet culture. Her work often bridges the gap between fast-paced digital developments and traditional reportage. From writing about the human toll of disasters and decoding the hottest memes to tracking what Elon Musk, Indian CEOs, billionaires and tech leaders are doing on social media, Shylaja’s editorial lens is defined by accuracy, speed and a deep understanding of the online landscape. She also writes stories about Indians abroad, the NRI life and struggles. She also has a keen eye for stories about Bengaluru and its startup and IT culture, having grown up in the Karnataka capital and seen its evolution. Prior to her current role, Shylaja spent several years at CNN-News18, NDTV and Moneycontrol, where she honed her skills in real-time news reporting and digital storytelling. She started her career in television news, reporting from Bengaluru and New Delhi. Shylaja built Moneycontrol’s Trends vertical and set up the team, turning it into a high-traffic destination. She also did video interviews for events like Startup Conclave and The Creator Economy Summit A microbiology graduate from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, she went on to complete a Master’s in Journalism and Audio-Visual Communication from COMMITS, Bengaluru.Read More

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