Lexington-bound flight returns to gate after passenger refuses to wear mask

[marmar]

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Delta passenger created a stir when she was escorted off a flight heading into Lexington from Atlanta.

She refused to wear her mask, even after flight attendants reminded her it’s a federal mandate.

For frequent flyer Father Jim Sichko, his Monday afternoon plane trip into Lexington hit a bumpy start before takeoff.

The baggage claim was full of irritated travelers who departed Delta flight 1088, almost 40 minutes late, because a passenger refused to wear her mask.

“It’s very frustrating because I find it’s very selfish of people. You know before you get onto the airplane, you have to check several boxes before you can even print your boarding passes. It’s just a sign of immaturity,” Father Sichko said. ...........(more)

https://www.wkyt.com/2021/08/23/lexington-bound-flight-returns-gate-after-passengers-refuse-wear-masks/

[NoMoreRepugs]

1. Deplorabe MaskHole behavior needs to be punished where warranted.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

4. The FAA is handing out $10,000 dollar plus fines.

[Maraya1969]

2. I don't get it. Aren't they stopped from boarding if they don't have

a mask on? Or do they actually go to the trouble to wear the mask on the plane and then take it off?

[marmar]

3. I'm guessing they start the histrionics once they're on the plane.

[Maraya1969]

6. So they must be planning the whole thing. If they checked the boxes

saying they would comply before they got on and wore one in the airport and while boarding then they purposely take them off? That sounds like another broken law on top of just not wearing mask.

[rurallib]

5. My guess is they get on, remove the mask and dare the attendants

to do something to them - at least they weren't in mid flight

[Klaralven]

7. It shouldn't take 40 minutes to open the door and drop the passenger to the tarmac