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A Qantas flight attendant has been accused of having an 'amorous encounter' with actor Ralph Fiennes on a Qantas flight from Australia to India.
Flight attendant Lisa Robertson has reportedly has been suspended without pay over the incident, and may face the sack, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
A Qantas report stated the pair had been seen emerging from the same aircraft toilet cubicle moments apart.
In the report Robertson admits Fiennes followed her into the toilet cubicle after chatting to her by her crew seat nearby.
"While conversing with Mr Fiennes during my break, I expressed a need to go to the toilet," Ms Robertson said in her statement.
"I went to the nearby toilet and entered it, he followed me and entered the same toilet.
"I explained to him that this was inappropriate and asked him to leave. Mr Fiennes became amorous towards me and, after a short period of time, I convinced him to leave the toilet, which he did.
"I left the toilet a short time later. At no time did any crew member come to my assistance.
"At no time were any other customers aware of this incident. At no time did I put the Qantas name or reputation in jeopardy."
Sydney-based Ms Robertson is currently suspended without pay pending the outcome of an investigation into the incident.
- NZHERALD STAFF
