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Viral Video Shows American Airlines Passenger Removed After In-Flight Vaping Confrontation

Viewers have condemned his conduct since American Airlines confirmed his removal, prompting widespread social media criticism.

An American Airlines passenger was allegedly caught vaping in the bathroom by a flight attendant
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Overview

  • Peter Nguyen was filmed vaping in an American Airlines Flight 2860 lavatory and challenged a flight attendant’s knock on the bathroom door.
  • He recorded the encounter, accused the attendant of assault, and threatened legal action while mentioning his lawyer credentials and 25,000 Instagram followers.
  • American Airlines confirmed Nguyen’s disruptive behavior and removed him upon arrival at San Francisco International Airport, apologizing to fellow passengers.
  • The San Francisco Police Department met Flight 2860 on landing and escorted Nguyen off the concourse, and no criminal charges have been reported.
  • The video has gone viral online, fueling debate over passenger conduct, federal smoking regulations, and social media’s role in amplifying in-flight disputes.