Overview

• Nguyen’s original video of vaping aboard an American Airlines flight has gone viral and drawn widespread criticism from social media users.
• In a follow-up Instagram post, he claimed cabin crew violated his privacy and announced plans to pursue legal action through the airline’s legal department.
• He described the fallout as inflicting significant reputational and emotional harm, including lost friendships and career setbacks.
• American Airlines maintains that his removal for disruptive behavior was justified and confirms an internal review of the incident.
• No criminal charges have been filed, but the episode has reignited debate over enforcing the FAA’s ban on vaping during flights.