We thank our crew for their professionalism and apologize to our customers for the inconvenience," American Airlines said in a statement. Steve Freeman, a passenger on the flight, told ABC Miami affiliate WPLG the woman was verbally abusive to the flight crew. Argemis Colome of the Miami-Dade Police Department told ABC News on Thursday that police were contacted by American Airlines about a disruptive female passenger refusing to wear a mask. Story continuesColome said the woman, whose name was not released, was turned over to American Airlines officials to handle administratively. International flight turns around after passenger refuses to wear mask: Officials originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News January 20, 2022 21:06 UTC