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by i24 News and Algemeiner Staff
A JetBlue aircraft comes in to land at Long Beach Airport in Long Beach, California, US, Jan. 24, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/Mike Blake
i24 News — A recent incident aboard a JetBlue flight has sparked controversy after a Jewish passenger’s ticket was canceled following a dispute over a flight attendant’s “Free Palestine” pin.
Paul Faust, a passenger known for his staunch support of Israel, raised concerns when he noticed a flight attendant wearing a “Free Palestine” pin on her uniform.
Feeling uncomfortable, Faust requested that the flight attendant remove the pin.
However, upon his arrival at his destination, Faust was met by an inspector who promptly arrested him at the gate for allegedly causing a disturbance during the flight. To his surprise, Faust discovered that his future tickets with JetBlue had been canceled without explanation.
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When Faust reached out to JetBlue’s customer service seeking clarification, he was read a statement by the flight attendant accusing him of making racist and genocidal remarks. Faust vehemently denies these accusations.
JetBlue later issued an apology for the incident, expressing regret over the handling of the situation.
In their statement, the airline clarified that they would no longer permit employees to wear personal pins on their uniforms.
