Wealthy businessman James Courtney was furious when he saw the overweight woman seated next to him in first class. From the moment she sat down, James couldn’t hide his irritation, mocking her weight and clothes with cruel remarks. “Ever think about booking two seats?” he sneered, as the young woman quietly wiped away tears. His taunts escalated, and even the flight attendant’s disapproving glances couldn’t curb his arrogance.
James was in the middle of another insult when the flight attendant approached his seat. “The captain would like to invite you to the cockpit,” she said—but not to him. The invitation was for the woman, who blushed and followed her to meet the captain. Moments later, the captain’s voice filled the cabin: “We’re honored to have Allison Jones on board! Opera fans will recognize her incredible voice—she’s traveling to perform at a charity concert for world hunger.” The cabin erupted in applause as Allison sang a beautiful aria.