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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[–] 138 points 2 years ago (5 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.

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  • [–] 86 points 2 years ago (5 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.

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  • [–] 42 points 2 years ago (14 children)

    premium economy

    You can only pick one of these

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (8 children)

    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.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (7 children)

    Because they're not premium features they're just somewhat less shit.

    Premium would be hookers and blow.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (6 children)

    That's silly and not seen anywhere in the commercial flight market

    Position in the place for example there's only so much plane and there's food space and bad. "Somewhat less shit" is a short rope as there's only so many rows, and since are better than others.

    Being able to refund is clearly premium.

    Etc etc

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (5 children)
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    Material, physical changes to the customer experience.

    You're literally getting a different seat as a product, or a different relationship with the purchase, as a service.

    I'm not simping for the airline here, but it's literally different (and stupidly more expensive)

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (3 children)

    If I say that receiving 2 olives on my side salad instead of 1 is "a premium experience", it's not possible to prove that assertion false but it makes the word premium completely meaningless in any practical way.

    My point is, I'm not going to argue with you about your definition of premium.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    Well it's clearly described what you get. It's not just "more".

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    It's like you didn't read my comment.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

    I'm allowed to further discuss the on topic subject, especially as clarification of my point.

    Edit you minimized the discussion to quantitative "more olives", and I clarified my position as being more than that, and that the definition of premium is a known thing.

    If you are all set, stop replying. I promise you I wouldn't double reply to repull you.

    Edit also you entered this conversation debating what "premium" is so don't act like that's invalid discussion.

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  • [–] 22 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] 22 points 2 years ago

    LOL let them wear MAGA hats if they want, it just flags them as idiots.

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  • [–] 22 points 2 years ago

    Grown-ass people behaving like children.

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  • [–] 18 points 2 years ago (9 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.

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  • [–] 26 points 2 years ago (2 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.

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  • [–] 23 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    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

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  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (1 child)

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

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Whatever you think about Trump, the person that demanded the other person remove their hat because they didn't like it was in the wrong.

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