A 24-year-old woman in the US recently shared a bizarre travel ordeal, claiming that American Airlines permanently banned her from flying due to alleged inappropriate behavior on a flight—despite her asserting the accusation is unfounded.
Erin Wright, known as @erin_wright_ on TikTok, posted a 4-minute and 47-second video, which quickly went viral, amassing over 2.6 million views.In the video, she recounted the moment she was barred from boarding her flight to New Orleans for her sister’s bachelorette party, reported the New York Post.
“The gate agent looked nervous and said, ‘Ma’am, I’m really sorry to tell you this, but you’ve actually been banned from flying American Airlines,'” Wright explained in the clip. Shocked by the news, Wright insisted she had done nothing wrong.
Confusion at the Gate
Despite her efforts to understand the situation, the gate agent remained tight-lipped, citing internal security issues. “I was confused, frustrated, and overwhelmed, but I was determined to make it to my sister’s celebration,” Wright said. Left with no other option, she had to book another flight for $1,000, hoping to resolve the matter later.
Twelve days later, Wright received an email revealing the reason for her ban—alleged sexual activities with a man in the airplane’s bathroom. The accusation baffled Wright, who is openly lesbian. “I am a 24-year-old lesbian. You see me. Am I having sexual relations with any man? No,” she retorted.
Clearing her name
Determined to clear her name, Wright sent an email to American Airlines, humorously yet seriously explaining her situation. With her mother’s support, who also contacted the airline, Wright was eventually removed from the no-fly list. However, the true identity of the alleged mile-high club members remains a mystery.
Although relieved to be able to fly again, Wright was left out of pocket, having spent $1,000 on an alternative flight. American Airlines did refund her initial $400 ticket but offered no additional compensation.
Social media reactions
Wright’s story sparked a mix of shock and sympathy online. Commenters questioned the airline’s processes and suggested filing complaints or seeking legal action. One user noted, “How did they let you book if they banned you?” to which Wright responded that she was equally puzzled.
Financial silver lining
Despite the turmoil, Wright found a silver lining. In a follow-up video posted on August 11, she revealed that the views from her viral TikTok video helped her recover the money she lost. “I made pretty much the exact amount that I lost, so American Airlines doesn’t even have to make this right,” she said.
As of her last update, Wright indicated that she had not received any further communication from American Airlines but hinted at potential future actions. “I’m just really grateful for all your help and for blowing that video up because it took a lot of stress off of me financially,” she thanked her followers.
Erin Wright, known as @erin_wright_ on TikTok, posted a 4-minute and 47-second video, which quickly went viral, amassing over 2.6 million views.In the video, she recounted the moment she was barred from boarding her flight to New Orleans for her sister’s bachelorette party, reported the New York Post.
“The gate agent looked nervous and said, ‘Ma’am, I’m really sorry to tell you this, but you’ve actually been banned from flying American Airlines,'” Wright explained in the clip. Shocked by the news, Wright insisted she had done nothing wrong.
Confusion at the Gate
Despite her efforts to understand the situation, the gate agent remained tight-lipped, citing internal security issues. “I was confused, frustrated, and overwhelmed, but I was determined to make it to my sister’s celebration,” Wright said. Left with no other option, she had to book another flight for $1,000, hoping to resolve the matter later.
Twelve days later, Wright received an email revealing the reason for her ban—alleged sexual activities with a man in the airplane’s bathroom. The accusation baffled Wright, who is openly lesbian. “I am a 24-year-old lesbian. You see me. Am I having sexual relations with any man? No,” she retorted.
Clearing her name
Determined to clear her name, Wright sent an email to American Airlines, humorously yet seriously explaining her situation. With her mother’s support, who also contacted the airline, Wright was eventually removed from the no-fly list. However, the true identity of the alleged mile-high club members remains a mystery.
Although relieved to be able to fly again, Wright was left out of pocket, having spent $1,000 on an alternative flight. American Airlines did refund her initial $400 ticket but offered no additional compensation.
Social media reactions
Wright’s story sparked a mix of shock and sympathy online. Commenters questioned the airline’s processes and suggested filing complaints or seeking legal action. One user noted, “How did they let you book if they banned you?” to which Wright responded that she was equally puzzled.
Financial silver lining
Despite the turmoil, Wright found a silver lining. In a follow-up video posted on August 11, she revealed that the views from her viral TikTok video helped her recover the money she lost. “I made pretty much the exact amount that I lost, so American Airlines doesn’t even have to make this right,” she said.
As of her last update, Wright indicated that she had not received any further communication from American Airlines but hinted at potential future actions. “I’m just really grateful for all your help and for blowing that video up because it took a lot of stress off of me financially,” she thanked her followers.
