A Montreal Jewish businessman is suing Air France for allegedly attempting to prevent him from praying on a flight into Paris. Michael Chernack claims that a flight attendant tried to stop him from saying morning prayers on the April 25 flight and then told him that Air France prevents praying on its planes. An Air France spokesman said there is no such policy.
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