Passenger Booted From Plane for Allegedly Vaping, Claims Assault

A video showing an altercation between an influencer and an American Airlines flight attendant has sparked debate on social media. The footage, posted by Kobe Peter Nguyen, depicts him being reprimanded by the attendant during a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco. Nguyen claims he was falsely accused of vaping in the lavatory, though it remains unclear if he was actually doing so. In the video, Nguyen repeatedly apologizes to the attendant, who states she is concerned about the other passengers. When Nguyen attempts to record the interaction, the attendant tries to take his phone, leading Nguyen to accuse her of assault. Nguyen later demanded an apology, threatening to post the video and contact the police. Following the incident, Nguyen stated he experienced further issues with the airline and is seeking accountability. (Complex)