United Airlines Removes Terrell Davis Off 'No Fly List'

After being removed from a United Airlines flight last month after attempting to get the attention of a flight attendant, NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis discovered he was placed on the airline’s No Fly List but the company issued a statement saying the ban has been rescinded.

Davis posted a letter he received from United Airlines to his social media account on July 30 that informed him of the ban due to the incident that took place on July 13. While on a flight from Denver to Orange County, California, Davis stated that he attempted to gain the attention of a male flight attendant. He explained that his son had asked for a cup of ice and either the attendant didn’t hear him or he ignored his son. After trying to get the flight attendant’s attention by tapping him, the flight attendant blurted out, “Don’t hit me.” This led to FBI agents handcuffing Davis and leading him off the plane when the flight landed.

Davis was released and cleared of any wrongdoing and United issued an apology and stated the employee was taken off duty.

Earlier this week, Davis was informed by the carrier that he was not “permitted to fly on United Airlines,” although it was determined that he was not in the wrong.

“Adding insult to injury, @united not only had me removed from their flight in handcuffs, but placed me on their No Fly List after it was determined I did nothing wrong and was released. While my family and I continue to have difficult conversations with our children, I will continue to fight for what is right for all passengers of @united. Please contact @sgghlaw for any inquires, and please reshare this post.”

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CNN reported that the airline sent the letter to Davis the day after the incident took place and that the punishment was rescinded and that Davis’ team was informed the following day. They also stated that the flight attendant was no longer employed by United Airlines.

Parker Stinar, Davis’ attorney stated that United’s claim of informing him that the ban was rescinded “is blatantly false,” and they were only notified after Davis posted the letter online.

“Engaging in tactics in an attempt to discredit the timeline of events is worrisome, to say the least,” Stiner said.

Stinar stated that there would be a lawsuit filed against the airline carrier.

United Airlines Removes NFL Hall Of Famer Terrell Davis Off ‘No Fly List’ After Troubling Incident On Flight