Tongans Accused of 'Drinking the Bar Dry'



Wine cooler cabinet on a luxury cruise ship in Ha Long Bay



Air New Zealand has been forced to apologize for a crew manual which suggested that Tongan passengers may "drink the bar dry".

The document caused a stir by making generalizations about different nationalities, also stating that Korean passengers will expect good manners, Thai expect a souvenir and Samoans will appreciate a rug.

Air New Zealand spokesman Alan Gaskin said the manual was not meant to cause offense.




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