American Airlines BOOTS baby with ASTHMA for not wearing mask
American Airlines turned a flight around in order to kick off a two-year-old boy who was suffering from an asthma attack, because he couldn’t wear his face mask during the medical emergency.
Amanda Pendarvis, her mother, and her two-year-old son Waylon were allegedly kicked off AA Flight 1284 on Monday, because Waylon was having an asthma attack. Pendarvis described it on Instagram as the “most humiliating/traumatizing experience,” because of the actions of the flight attendant, who she named as Carl and described as “truly evil [and] power tripping.” And I’m personally starting to see this mask mandate is nothing but a chance for experiencing authority by low status people. Something which they would not experience otherwise.
In upsetting footage posted to Instagram by Pendarvis, her son can be seen crying and not wanting to wear the mask due to his inability to breathe. Despite allegedly showing the American Airlines attendant his negative COVID test, and informing him that he has asthma, the flight attendant “did not care” that Waylon was “literally hyperventilating.” As a result, the plane was turned around and the family were escorted off by police officers.
Despite the flight attendant announcing the incident to the whole plane, describing her son as a “non-compliant traveler,” the majority of passengers did not speak up about what was happening.
American Airlines say they “reached out” to Pendarvis asking for more information. But where does the law stand on all his? The Biden administration has doubled the fines for travellers who do not wear a mask on public transport, with first time offenders now liable for fines of up to $500. Exemptions apply for children under 2 and travelers with certain disabilities. It is therefore a possibility that this incident may have been incorrectly enforced by the American Airlines staff. Also, the child was under 2 years old. So this series of events just doesn’t quite add up.
What do you guys think of the 2 year baby having an asthma attack, not being able to wear his mask on the flight, and American Airlines turning the plane around? Sound off in the comments below and don’t forget to subscribe by hitting my face on the right hand side.
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