In a statement on Wednesday, a Delta rep said:
āOur flight crews are extensively trained to ensure the safety and security of all customers. It is imperative that passengers comply with crew instructions during all phases of flight, especially at the critical points of takeoff and landing.ā
āWe werenāt taking off. We were still. The plane isnāt moving,ā Hamilton told Milwaukeeās Journal Sentinel. āI donāt normally pee right before I get on the plane, and Iāve never had a problem like this before. I donāt remember drinking an abnormal amount of water.ā
āThe pilot came on and said, āLadies and gentlemen, Iām sorry for the inconvenience but we have to return to the gate and remove a passengerā,ā Mr Hamilton told the paper. āIt escalated to that point that fast.ā
āIām not really clear on why Iām being asked to leave this plane. I purchased this ticket, I had an emergency. I had to pee,ā Mr Hamilton says in the video. āI tried to hold it the first time and you said I absolutely couldnāt and Iām being kicked off the plane?ā
āIt was already understood and decided that I was a problem and I was getting kicked off the plane. When I exited, there were FBI agents waiting for me with Delta personnel,ā he said. HaTTiP