Barry Manners recounted the horrendous experiences faced during captivity, highlighting the how the attitude changed drastically when BA staff discovered his partner's illness, revealing entrenched homophobia still present even in crises.
The treatment they received from British Airways mirrored some of the worst stereotypes from the AIDS epidemic era, illustrating a shocking lack of compassion and understanding from those meant to facilitate their safety.
Manners' insistence on not leaving their room underscores the severity of the discrimination and fear they faced, showing a profound disconnect between the airline's response and the realities of AIDS.
The standoff between the couple and BA illustrated the desperation and defiance against a system that was meant to support them but instead reinforced damaging stigmas.
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