Three African American men have filed a lawsuit against American Airlines, claiming racial discrimination after being removed from a flight alongside five other black men. The incident unfolded when the plaintiffs were informed upon disembarking that they were being removed from the flight due to an alleged complaint about body odor. However, the men assert that no one on the plane accused them of such actions. Interestingly, despite not knowing each other, the men were later allowed back onto the Phoenix-to-New York flight.
American Airlines promptly addressed the matter, stating, “We take all claims of discrimination very seriously and want our customers to have a positive experience when they choose to fly with us.” The airline emphasized the ongoing investigation into the incident, emphasizing that the allegations contradict the company’s core values and dedication to caring for passengers.
“Our teams are currently investigating the matter, as the claims do not reflect our core values or our purpose of caring for people.” – American Airlines
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To further support the claim of discriminatory treatment, a cellphone recording obtained by a media outlet revealed an American Airlines employee agreeing with a passenger who characterized the removal as unjust. The plaintiffs seek compensation for the fear, humiliation, embarrassment, mental suffering, and inconvenience they endured, alongside punitive damages.
WTF!
American Airlines threw 8 Black men off one of their flights.
Watch this insane video of what happened.
This is racist discrimination. That’s why we & @OuttenGolden are suing American Airlines on behalf of 3 passengers. pic.twitter.com/Q1YjOzOua6
— Public Citizen (@Public_Citizen) May 29, 2024
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Lawyer Lauren Bateman, affiliated with Public Citizen, explained that the men were allegedly removed solely because of their race. Michael Kirkpatrick, the lead attorney working on the case for the Public Citizen Litigation Group, underscored the broader significance of the lawsuit, stating, “What we’re hoping to accomplish with this case is some changes going forward where American Airlines will be reforming their practices and making a change in their culture.”
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The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in Brooklyn, New York. As the legal process unfolds, all parties involved will eagerly await its outcome, with implications potentially reaching beyond the individual plaintiffs, contributing to an enhanced and fairer aviation experience for all travelers.
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Try deodorant.
So smell is a race now?? What next?
The ghey white flight attendant was pissed because none of the black guys wanted his tiny little azz. There’s more to this story and the black guys are not the problem. Someone is manufacturing something to be used against someone or something. More will be revealed.
While working in London many years back, i ran into a similar situation. The company hired Africans to clean in the evening. Three black women. You could smell them from across the office. Unbearable. It was as if they bathed in animal dung. I worked late only twice more then made sure I was out on time after that.
Working in a prison you could smell them when they walked by. Blindfolded you could tell when they went by.
They stink!
Man, you better no offend one of the brothas or sistas.