Recent months have seen an increase in incidents of air rage. Nick Oxford/ReutersAfter refusing to remove his mask and exit the plane, an American Airlines passenger caused major disruption on a flight to New Orleans.Insider was informed by Derek Walls, an airline spokesperson, that the plane had to return to its gate on Friday after the passenger refused multiple requests to wear masks.According to The New Orleans Advocate (Nola), the flight was about to depart Louis Armstrong International Airport on Friday, but was delayed by the mask incident.According to the Nola report, the woman was heard screaming for about 10 minutes after being removed. She was then taken onto the gangway by deputies, where she remained until the plane taxied again.Nola was told by Patrick Maney, another passenger on the plane.He continued: "Two heavily-armed police arrived and told the lady that she should get out. They told her to get up, but she refused. They pulled her up, and she was screaming as they put some restraints behind her back.According to Captain Jason Rivarde of Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson, the passenger was taken into custody at 10 AM CST.According to the outlet officials claimed that the passenger was ticketed four misdemeanors including disturbing the peace and remaining in a place where it is prohibited, resisting arrest, simple assault, and leaving the premises after being barred.American Airlines stated to Insider that Flight 1768, which was flying from New Orleans (MSY), to Dallas/Fort Worth(DFW), was delayed because of a disturbance in the cabin caused by a customer who failed to comply with federal face mask requirements. We are grateful to our crew and customers for their professionalism.This incident is the result of a series mask-related fights on planes during a time of violence.According to Insider, a family from California had to abandon a Southwest Airlines flight because their toddler couldn't keep his face covered.Continue the storyAfter being accused of treating their family like criminals, the family vows to never again fly on the airline.After a group high school students refused wearing masks, another American Airlines flight was cancelled. The incident caused the flight to be delayed overnight. Passengers had to spend the night in airport hotels.Business Insider has the original article.
