The 14 passengers were banned from flying with the airline after “not obeying the mask, being turbulent, arguing and harassing our crew members” on a flight from Washington Dulles to Seattle on Thursday night, according to a Alaska Airlines statement.
“Their behavior was unacceptable,” said the airline’s statement. “We apologize to our other guests who were uncomfortable on the flight.”
When asked for more details about the passengers, the airline told CNN that they are “focused on the individual actions of these passengers and their failure to comply with our mask policy.”
“We are grateful and appreciate the efforts of our dedicated crew members, who are committed each day to keeping travel safe and respectful,” said the airline.
To date, Alaska Airlines says it has banned 288 passengers for violating our mask policy since it came into effect – a figure does not include these 14 passengers.