The guy has a verifiable history of pranks geared toward inciting an anti-muslim response. Clearly, an agitator.
Only knowing his side of the story at this point, if your going to take sides, why would you error on his side vs. that of 20 other passengers who complained about his behavior, many of whom gave statements?
Flying is a privilege, not a right and as such, when an airline ticket is purchased, you must abide by their (& TSA rules).
"When you buy a ticket for travel on Delta, you enter into a contract of carriage with us. The terms of your contract are set forth in:• your ticket
• any tariffs that apply
• our Conditions of Carriage or General Rules TariffDelta Air Lines Conditions of Carriage: Domestic General Rules Tariff (PDF):
Delta may refuse to transport or may remove passengers from its aircraft in any of the following situations:
1) When the passenger’s conduct is disorderly, abusive or violent;
2) When the passenger is barefoot;
3) When the passenger appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs;
4) When the passenger attempts to interfere with any member of the flight crew in the pursuit of his or her duties, or fails to obey the instruction of any member of the flight crew;
5) When the passenger has a contagious disease that may be transmissible to other passengers during the normal course of the flight;
6) When the passenger has a malodorous condition;
7) When the passenger is unable to sit in a seat with the seatbelt fastened;
8) When the passenger’s behavior may be hazardous to himself/herself, the crew, or other passengers;
9) When the passenger is seriously ill, and fails to provide a physician's written permission to fly.
10) When the passenger’s conduct creates an unreasonable risk of offense or annoyance to other passengers;
11) When the passenger’s conduct creates a risk of harm or damage to the carrier’s aircraft and/or property, or the property of other passengers. "
As he was being escorted out, he states...
"You guys are racists. I spoke a different language and you say you feel uncomfortable! I can't believe my eyes. We spoke a different language and now there are six white people against us bearded men." [1]
IMV, knowing what is known at this point, he's a spoiled millennial anti-white male agent provocateur.
They said they “felt uncomfortable.”
Why?
No reason given. Why?