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Two women were removed from a British Airways flight at Heathrow after an altercation reportedly provoked by a Make America Great Again (Maga) cap.

The incident occurred on Saturday as the women, aged 40 and 60, were preparing to board a flight bound for Austin, Texas.

Witnesses said that one woman took offence at her fellow passenger’s red Maga hat, worn by supporters of the former US president Donald Trump, and asked that it be removed, the Sun reported.

Punches were allegedly exchanged between the two women, both booked to fly in premium economy, before they ended up squaring up to one another in the cabin. When the captain called for assistance, police arrived at the scene to escort the passengers from the aircraft.

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[–] exu@feditown.com 1 points 55 minutes ago

I never knew Maga actual means something. Always thought it was some stupid they decided to use.

[–] Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca 106 points 17 hours ago (4 children)

I also want to punch MAGAs and their dorky red hats, but you don't really get to tell them to remove them. That's their dumb fucking choice. Not worth getting booted off a plane for. Your energy would be better spent walking past them multiple times during the flight to fart.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 34 points 15 hours ago

past them multiple times

Crop-dusting for justice.

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 17 points 16 hours ago

Of note, there's articles of people being thrown off flights for Palestine related garb. Agree with all you said but the airlines are clearly splitting hairs

[–] Ziro427@lemmy.world 8 points 15 hours ago

I am reminded of Benjamin Franklin's "Fart Proudly"

[–] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 7 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Remember, they want to tell others what to wear and how to live - the least we can do is treat them the way they want to treat others.

[–] andrewta@lemmy.world 12 points 15 hours ago

Maybe, maybe not.

On an airplane is absolutely bad place to start shit.

[–] foggy@lemmy.world 71 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

Protip: when you're on an airplane, the pilot will consider "can I keep everyone safe".

If no, they will have whomever removed they deem necessary to proceed safely.

You have 0 say in this decision. The decision will not be reversed. Causing a scene will make it worse for you (think no-fly).

On a plane? Pipe down. STFU. Get to your destination.

[–] Coach@lemmy.world 78 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Then, after you get to your destination, punch a Nazi or two.

[–] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 2 points 4 hours ago
[–] andrewta@lemmy.world 13 points 19 hours ago

Wait are you saying I'm not special?

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 27 points 17 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Badeendje@lemmy.world 19 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Right? I worry for the US.. and the rest of the world. A lot.

[–] modifier@lemmy.ca 11 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Its not going to be a good...rest of the year. Regardless of who wins, honestly. A kamala win just defines the specific way it will be shitty distinct from the shittiness of a Trump win.

[–] Badeendje@lemmy.world 10 points 11 hours ago

I hope a Kamala win results in a boot on the neck of the fascists that have propped up Trump.. but they will probably do nothing. And let is fester.

[–] Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.ee 33 points 18 hours ago (3 children)

premium economy

You can only pick one of these

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 8 points 15 hours ago

premium economy

You can only pick one of these

See also: Upper Lower Class

[–] Thrashy@lemmy.world 8 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

On most carriers this is code for "coach, but it's an exit row so we'll charge extra for the legroom."

[–] Tanoh@lemmy.world 9 points 17 hours ago

No, it isn't.

There are different names for different airlines, like economy plus or extra. Usually it means something like a bit bigger seats (usually not lie flat though), a less crowded section, better food, etc.

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 2 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

No? More space, better position in the plane, better boarding group, generally better refund policy, better miles accrual

Edit what's the downvotes? Each thing is a more premium version of the basic economy.

[–] Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 16 hours ago (5 children)

There's a guy at work who wears a MAGA hat all the time. I often think about telling him I want nothing to do with him liking a fucking Nazi but have to be civil and polite because he also acts the same way. It fucking sucks I can't tell him what I really think because we're in a professional setting and it would be stupid to start something up.

[–] GroundedGator@lemmy.world 3 points 3 hours ago

I hate it all. The hats, the flags, the yard signs, etc. But I also love them because I easily know the people I don't want to be around and will never trust. The only thing more identifying is a badge.

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.world 10 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

At my company, is have to tell that guy he can't wear that hat because we don't allow people to wear political stuff. I'm not a fan of dress codes, but I'm a fan of that one.

[–] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 5 hours ago

Agreed. My condo complex doesn't allow flags or signs. We're allowed holiday-appropriate door wreaths and that's it. I'm wicked glad I don't have to know my neighbors' politics.

[–] tiefling@lemmy.blahaj.zone 19 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

My job is also pulling the stupid "no political discussion because all opinions need to be respected" bullshit

The opinion: immigrants should be deported, queer people killed, and women's lives entirely controlled by men

[–] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 4 points 7 hours ago

I'd rather just everyone be professional and I never have to know what they think politically. If only....

[–] porous_grey_matter@lemmy.ml 17 points 14 hours ago

Just start wearing a "make fascists afraid again" hat and let him do the escalation (or something more subtle if necessary in your workplace)

[–] EldritchFeminity@lemmy.blahaj.zone 22 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

If he's bringing politics into the workplace, that's unprofessional behavior, and he should be reported to HR.

And just because you work together doesn't mean you have to be friends. Only talk to him when it's strictly necessary and ignore him otherwise, and he'll probably eventually get the hint that you don't like him.

[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 11 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

...he'll probably eventually get the hint that you don't like him.

You give them far too much credit.

True. I even added the "probably" after writing it for that reason, but that's still giving them too much benefit of the doubt.

[–] d00phy@lemmy.world 17 points 18 hours ago

Grown-ass people behaving like children.

[–] Numenor@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago

Yeah wearing hats indoors should not be allowed.