From the "London Times"
in short, a large group of people, including the Sri Lankan president was not permitted to board a flight from London to Sri Lanka.
They demanded that 35 (?) pax were to kicked off the plane to let the president's group fly.
As it was a "private" request and not an official request by the Sri Lankan government, the group was denied boarding and the rightfully booked pax travelled.
in retaliation, the Sri Lankan government cancelled the work permit for the carrieres chief, Peter Hill.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle3074462.ece