American Airlines Under Fire for 'Political' Clothing Incident

Airline faces backlash after passenger was asked to remove 'Palestine' sweatshirt; investigation underway

An American Airlines passenger was asked to remove or hide his 'Palestine' sweatshirt before boarding a flight from JFK Airport in New York to Phoenix, as the airline deemed it 'political'.
The passenger, whose identity remains undisclosed, claimed that the airline threatened to have him removed by law enforcement if he did not comply.
American Airlines' website states that passengers are required to 'dress appropriately; bare feet or offensive clothing aren’t allowed,' but does not mention any policy about clothing perceived as political.
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee have condemned the incident, questioning whether American Airlines has a bias towards Palestinians.
American Airlines has stated that they are investigating the incident and have reached out to the passenger to address his concerns.