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Two women removed from BA flight ‘after altercation over Maga cap’ (www.theguardian.com)

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Two women were removed from a British Airways flight at Heathrow after an altercation reportedly provoked by a Make America Great Again (Maga) cap.

The incident occurred on Saturday as the women, aged 40 and 60, were preparing to board a flight bound for Austin, Texas.

Witnesses said that one woman took offence at her fellow passenger’s red Maga hat, worn by supporters of the former US president Donald Trump, and asked that it be removed, the Sun reported.

Punches were allegedly exchanged between the two women, both booked to fly in premium economy, before they ended up squaring up to one another in the cabin. When the captain called for assistance, police arrived at the scene to escort the passengers from the aircraft.

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[-] Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca 138 points 3 weeks ago

I also want to punch MAGAs and their dorky red hats, but you don't really get to tell them to remove them. That's their dumb fucking choice. Not worth getting booted off a plane for. Your energy would be better spent walking past them multiple times during the flight to fart.

[-] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 43 points 3 weeks ago

past them multiple times

Crop-dusting for justice.

[-] GBU_28@lemm.ee 31 points 3 weeks ago

Of note, there's articles of people being thrown off flights for Palestine related garb. Agree with all you said but the airlines are clearly splitting hairs

[-] Ziro427@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago

I am reminded of Benjamin Franklin's "Fart Proudly"

[-] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 10 points 3 weeks ago

Remember, they want to tell others what to wear and how to live - the least we can do is treat them the way they want to treat others.

[-] andrewta@lemmy.world 19 points 3 weeks ago

Maybe, maybe not.

On an airplane is absolutely bad place to start shit.

[-] foggy@lemmy.world 86 points 3 weeks ago

Protip: when you're on an airplane, the pilot will consider "can I keep everyone safe".

If no, they will have whomever removed they deem necessary to proceed safely.

You have 0 say in this decision. The decision will not be reversed. Causing a scene will make it worse for you (think no-fly).

On a plane? Pipe down. STFU. Get to your destination.

[-] Coach@lemmy.world 99 points 3 weeks ago

Then, after you get to your destination, punch a Nazi or two.

[-] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 6 points 3 weeks ago

Currahee!

[-] andrewta@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago

Wait are you saying I'm not special?

[-] BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

The customer is king, the passenger... Peasant

[-] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

The investor is king now.

[-] Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.ee 42 points 3 weeks ago

premium economy

You can only pick one of these

[-] Thrashy@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago

On most carriers this is code for "coach, but it's an exit row so we'll charge extra for the legroom."

[-] Tanoh@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago

No, it isn't.

There are different names for different airlines, like economy plus or extra. Usually it means something like a bit bigger seats (usually not lie flat though), a less crowded section, better food, etc.

[-] bamboo@lemm.ee 1 points 3 weeks ago

On domestic US flights, the “premium economy” tier is just an economy seat with an extra few inches of legroom, and sometimes complimentary alcohol. It might also be a refundable ticket if you buy it up front as opposed to as an upgrade. That’s all

[-] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 9 points 3 weeks ago

premium economy

You can only pick one of these

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