Entire flight deplaned over ‘maskless toddler’
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An entire flight was briefly deplaned amid chaotic scenes in the US after a family and flight attendant got embroiled in an argument, reportedly over a maskless toddler, though the airline has disputed the family’s claims. The Spirit Airlines flight from Orlando to Atlantic City on Monday was eventually allowed to take off along with the family at the centre of the disagreement, after it was delayed for about two hours. According to videos that have been widely shared on Twitter, a flight attendant asked a family of four to disembark the flight over mask non-compliance. Another passenger on the flight pointed out that other children are The airline disputed the claims of the family, saying they were asked to deboard the plane as the parents themselves were not complying with the mask policy, not because of the child, Newsweek reported.
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