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British Airways Criticised for Using Falklands Capital’s Argentinian Name
British Airways has faced criticism for using the name Puerto Argentino instead of Port Stanley for the Falkland Islands' capital on in-flight screens, which was described as disgraceful by veterans.
Admiral Lord West condemned the display, stating, "Everyone on the Falkland Islands calls it Port Stanley."
The airline promised to investigate the matter, acknowledging the error originated from an external provider.
The display of the Argentinian name occurred just before the 43rd anniversary of Britain's Falklands War victory, heightening sensitivities around the naming controversy.
The British-flagged airline claimed that it had already contacted the "external supplier providing the on-board map service." British ex-combatants described the fact as "shameful."