United Airlines has apologized after wrongly handcuffing NFL star Terrell Davis on a flight to Orange County. The incident occurred when Davis tapped a flight attendant to request ice for his son, but was accused of hitting him.
After questioning, agents confirmed Davis' innocence and released him, sparking outrage and a demand for a full investigation.
United Airlines Faces Public Backlash
In a recent troubling event, United Airlines has issued an apology after detaining Terrell Davis, a renowned NFL star, during a family trip. This incident unfolded on a flight from Denver to Orange County, where Davis was traveling with his wife and three children.
According to CBS News, the situation started when Davis, attempting to get a flight attendant's attention for his son's request for ice, lightly tapped the attendant on the arm. The attendant reacted by accusing Davis of hitting him and swiftly moved away.
Davis and other passengers were left confused by the attendant's response.
USA Today reported that as the plane landed, all passengers were instructed to stay seated, and law enforcement, including six FBI agents, boarded the aircraft. They handcuffed Davis and escorted him off the plane, an event captured by multiple passengers on their phones.
After being questioned, it was determined that the accusations against Davis were unfounded, leading to his release.
The aftermath has seen Davis express his deep humiliation and anger over the ordeal, emphasizing how traumatic the experience was for his family.
United Airlines responded by removing the flight attendant from duty and reviewing the incident, stressing that this is not the level of service they aim to provide.
Davis' legal team is now in discussions with United Airlines to ensure a thorough investigation into the matter.
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Chaos Unfolds on Mid-Flight
In another case, a United Airlines flight from Miami to Newark was forced to make an unexpected stop in Orlando this Tuesday due to a violent outburst from a passenger.
The flight, originally destined for Newark, had to divert after a woman became extremely disruptive and began attacking a flight attendant.
The altercation was captured on video and later shared by TMZ, showing the passenger aggressively biting the flight attendant's shoulder and tearing a piece of his shirt with her teeth. Amid the chaos, she also shouted insults at a fellow passenger, telling her to "go back to Russia."
United Airlines, in a statement, explained that their flight crew tried their best to calm the situation and ensure the safety of everyone on board.
Upon the plane's arrival in Orlando, the disruptive woman was escorted off by the local police to the sound of applause from other passengers.
Orlando police later confirmed that the woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. As of now, no charges have been filed against her.
United Airlines reiterated its commitment to the safety of its passengers and commended the actions of the flight crew in handling the situation.
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