French actress, singer, activist and former fashion model Brigitte Bardot has joined forces with the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE), calling on Air France to end its involvement in the transport of primates for research.

The Viva Maria! star commented 'In continuing the transportation of monkeys to laboratories, Air France is encouraging horrific experiments on animals. This shameful business tarnishes the company’s image and I urge Air France to review its position. Please don’t let us down'.