A Black family's unpleasant exchange on an American Airlines flight has resulted in their plans to pursue legal action against the company. Allan Ali, Kamia Hoilett and their newborn were asked to deplane a Philadelphia-bound flight on Sunday at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the Independent reports . After a verbal dispute with a white male co-passenger and white female flight attendant, the family was removed from the plane. During an interview, Ali said that the altercation originated over seating arrangements as the couple and the gentleman were placed on the same row. As they stood to allow the man to get to his seat, he allegedly told them, “Y’all have to get up,” The Shade Room reported . Ali said that the attendant had a “passive-aggressive tone” when she told Hoilett to sit down and fasten her seatbelt. The flight attendant is accused of storming off to report the incident. After the captain was informed of the distraction, the crew was instructed to remove the...
