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‘Don’t you take my dog, you louse!’ – Woman removed from flight in SLC

Posted at 4:00 PM, Aug 17, 2015
and last updated 2015-08-17 18:00:22-04


SALT LAKE CITY — A video posted to YouTube Friday shows law enforcement officers removing a woman from a plane in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City International Airport spokeswoman Bianca Shreeve said the incident occurred Friday night United Express flight 6227.

A representative for SkyWest Airlines said the woman had refused to comply with safety rules regarding in-flight transportation of pets.

“The passenger was removed by local law enforcement, and the flight continued to Chicago,” a statement from SkyWest Airlines said.

SkyWest Airlines operates United Express flights on behalf of United Airlines.