It was just as stupid as the title sounds. A paying customer was thrown from an Allegiant Airlines flight because the flight attendant felt triggered by the message written on his mask. Karen made a huge spectacle of herself by blowing up on the man for having ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ written on his surgical grade mask.
I make note of the type of mask because, by all rights, he was abiding by CDC guidelines despite what the airline reported:
“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 Airline’s official 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.”
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Absolute state of this.
Man removed from flight because he has "let's go Brandon" on his face mask! pic.twitter.com/onuw11khp1
— Adalia Brand (@BrandAdalia) February 16, 2022
The CDC guidelines are as followed, proving the airline’s claim that he violated federal guidelines was absolute garbage:
- 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 the 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)
The airline should have just said that their attendant felt triggered and threw the man off for political reasons. Then I could at least respect their honesty.