On April 6, 2016, Southwest Airlines removed a passenger from a flight at Los Angeles International Airport for speaking Arabic before pushback. The FBI detained the passenger, searched his belongings and questioned him for several hours.
On April 6, 2016, Southwest Airlines removed a traveler from a flight at Los Angeles International Airport because of their Arabic speech prior to takeoff. The FBI detained the individual, searched their belongings, and conducted an in-depth interrogation.