Alaska Airlines faces backlash after UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is removed from a flight, sparking outrage online.
Las Vegas: So, Alaska Airlines is in hot water after a video popped up showing UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov getting kicked off a flight. The clip shows him having a bit of a back-and-forth with airline staff while sitting in the exit row.
This all went down at Harry Reid International Airport. The airline staff told Khabib he needed to switch seats or get off the plane because they weren’t comfortable with him sitting there. Can you believe that?
Khabib was on his way to Los Angeles and was clearly frustrated. He argued that he had checked in just fine and even confirmed he spoke English. But the staff member wasn’t having it and said they’d call a supervisor instead.
Things escalated when the employee told him he could either take a different seat or they’d have to escort him off. It was a tough spot for Khabib, and he ended up being rebooked on another flight.
Now, social media is buzzing with people questioning why Alaska Airlines would remove him. Many fans are calling for a boycott, and some even suggested that the staff were profiling him because he’s Muslim.
Comments like “Why did you remove Khabib from your plane?” and “Shame on you, Alaska Airlines” are flooding in. It’s wild how quickly people are rallying behind him.
As of now, neither Khabib nor Alaska Airlines has said anything about the incident. It’ll be interesting to see how this plays out.
