If you don’t wear a mask on the flight you’ll risk getting thrown off the plane. One man wore his mask (properly) and was still thrown off. Why? Because his mask read ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ and that personally triggered a flight attendant on a power trip.
In a statement to Fox Business, Allegiant Airlines confirmed that the passenger was removed for disregarding instructions from a flight attendant.
“The video in question depicts part of an incident involving a passenger who failed to comply with repeated crew member requests to adhere to the federal face mask policy,” the statement said. “The passenger was removed from the flight and issued a refund for his fare. Disregarding instructions from flight crew members is prohibited by federal regulations and is grounds for removal from a flight where such conduct creates an unsafe environment.”
The statement continued, “The decision to remove a passenger is never made lightly and is always done with the safety of our passengers and crew in mind. In April, the FAA adopted a zero-tolerance policy against unruly passenger behavior, which includes failure to comply with crew members’ instructions. We welcome the FAA’s renewed strong stance on unruly passengers, understanding the safety risk such incidents can create for both passengers and crew.”
Okay… What do the guidelines say? So let’s take a look at the CDC guidelines:
- Masks worn in a way that does not cover both the mouth and nose
- Face shields or goggles (face shields or goggles may be worn to supplement a mask that meets above required attributes)
- Scarves, ski masks, balaclavas, or bandannas
- Shirt or sweater collars (e.g., turtleneck collars) pulled up over the mouth and nose.
- Masks made from loosely woven fabric or that are knitted, i.e., fabrics that let light pass through
- Masks made from materials that are hard to breathe through (such as vinyl, plastic or leather)
- Masks containing slits, exhalation valves, or punctures
- Masks that do not fit properly (large gaps, too loose or too tight)
Now let’s take a look at the video:
https://twitter.com/BrandAdalia/status/1493828919124021257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1493828919124021257%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fjimthompson%2F2022%2F02%2F17%2Fwatch-man-removed-from-airliner-for-wearing-lets-go-brandon-mask-n523539
Was he wearing a mask? Yes? Do you see where he “adhere to the federal face mask policy”?
Yeah… Me either.
Just a little side note; I looked and could not find a single instance where the airline threw off someone wearing a ‘F*ck Trump” or “BLM” mask. Imagine that.
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