Naomi Campbell hits back at British Airways

Naomi Campbell has hit back at British Airways after the company banned her for life after she spat in a policeman's face during one of their flights  -- insisting she was standing up for passengers' rights.

The 37-year-old catwalk queen was arrested after a blazing row over her missing luggage at Heathrow's new Terminal 5.

But now the supermodel is claiming that BA has begged her to use their services again.

Campbell told a Brazilian newspaper: "Someone from BA called me and asked that I return to fly with them.

"They didn't find my bag - said it wasn't in the system - and there was a complete disrespect for passengers.

"I am speaking for all those who have been disrespected."

However, a BA insider said: "We are not aware of any pleading phone calls to Ms Campbell."

Naomi was arrested and handcuffed on April 3 and escorted off a BA flight to Los Angeles. She is now on bail.