Airline Issues Statement After Arman Tsarukyan Booted from Plane
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Airline Issues Statement After Arman Tsarukyan Booted from Plane
"On April 16, American Airlines flight 513 returned to the gate at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for customers who refused to follow federal regulations. Safety is our top priority and we expect our customers to comply with crew member instructions while on board our aircraft, which include staying seated while the aircraft is taxiing."
"Additional footage of the incident shows Tsarukyan in a verbal exchange with a flight attendant, saying 'I'm sorry, we cannot fly because I'm seated in the wrong seat? I'm gonna tell everybody.'"
"Tsarukyan is no stranger to controversy, and the last year and a half has seen him back out of a title fight, get into an altercation with fans, headbutt Dan Hooker at weigh-ins, and spark a brawl at a Real American Freestyle event."
Arman Tsarukyan was escorted off an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia after refusing to comply with crew instructions. The airline stated that safety is a priority and customers must follow regulations, including remaining seated during taxiing. Footage showed Tsarukyan arguing with a flight attendant about his seating. This incident adds to Tsarukyan's controversial history, which includes backing out of a title fight and altercations with fans and fighters, potentially affecting his UFC career prospects.
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