Southwest Airlines made its first official comment regarding the incident in which a pilot used "Let's go Brandon" during a flight, causing a furore. You can read the full statement here.
It was reported widely that a Southwest Airlines pilot used "Lets go Brandon" in his pre-flight message. The internet has been flooded with the news, highlighting the tensions in the current political climate.
This statement, which is offensive to President Joe Biden, has become a siren song for many Americans who remain extremely unhappy with the President's handling of the pandemic, and his liberal policies generally.
Gary Leff, View from the Wing reported that passengers on the Houston-Albuquerque flight gasped when the phrase was said. Southwest quickly became a popular topic on social media. Many people called out the pilots' mental health, while others cheered their boldness.
The airline is investigating the incident and has released the following official statement via Twitter.
Many of you may have heard about statements made by Southwest Airlines on recent flights. We wanted to let you know. pic.twitter.com/CYh0MugYxd Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) October 31, 2021
The phrase "Lets Go Brandon" is a Nascar interview in which a reporter misunderstood a crowd's chant. It has since entered the zeitgeist, with its own music video by Forgiato Blo (warning: explicit language).
