Overview

• American Airlines opened an internal investigation into the Aug. 4 incident on Flight 2860 from Phoenix to San Francisco.
• Peter Nguyen recorded himself being confronted by a flight attendant after vaping in the aircraft lavatory.
• During the exchange, Nguyen accused the crew member of assault, claimed legal representation and threatened to involve his 25,000 followers.
• Upon landing at San Francisco International Airport, Nguyen was removed for disruptive behavior and escorted off by SFPD.
• Social media users overwhelmingly criticized Nguyen’s conduct as irresponsible and highlighted the airline’s strict no-vaping policy.