Ben Szutor, described as a young tech chief executive, is suing his company after he says he is denied first-class travel on international flights. According to reports, Szutor argues the upgrades are necessary because he has a fear of flying and says he required first-class accommodation for his trips. The company disputes his account in part by raising conduct issues related to how he obtained or used upgrades. A tribunal hearing described allegations that, on previous international business trips, Szutor upgraded himself to first class without informing the company’s investors. One report also states his salary is £110,000 a year. Another outlet similarly reports that the dispute centers on age discrimination claims connected to the denial of first-class flights, with Szutor presenting his fear of flying as the reason he sought upgrades. The case is being considered by a tribunal, and reports reflect the competing positions: Szutor’s claim that he needs first class for health-related reasons and the company’s contention that his approach to upgrades involved failing to disclose relevant information to investors.
Young tech CEO sues firm over denial of first-class flights for fear of flying
Ben Szutor, described as a young tech chief executive, is suing his company after he says he is denied first-class travel on international flights. According to reports, Szutor argues the upgrades are...
- Ben Szutor, a tech executive, brings a tribunal claim against his company related to first-class flight access.
- Szutor says he needs first-class upgrades because of a fear of flying.
- Reports describe allegations that he upgraded himself on international business trips without telling the company’s investors.
- One report states he earns £110,000 a year.
- At least one report frames the dispute as age discrimination connected to the denial of first-class travel.
Ben Szutor, who earned £110,000 a year, upgraded himself to first class when making international business trips without telling the company's investors, a tribunal heard.
14 hours agoBen Szutor claimed he needed upgrades due to a ‘fear of flying’
14 hours agoBen Szutor, who earned £110,000 a year, upgraded himself to first class when making international business trips without telling the company's investors, a tribunal heard.
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