*As we reported earlier this month, Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis found himself at the center of a travel controversy when he was handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines flight. The airline has now issued Davis a temporary travel ban notice, pending a full review of the incident.
Davis took to Instagram Tuesday morning to express his frustration, posting a screenshot of an email from United’s Passenger Incident Review Committee. The email cited United’s policy to “delay or refuse any passenger whose conduct or condition threatens the safety of the employees and passengers.”
“Based on the nature of the reported incident that occurred on UA1061 on July 13, 2024, this shall serve as a notice that you are not permitted to fly on United Airlines or any regional carrier operating as United Express until a review of the incident by United’s Passenger Incident Review Committee has occurred,” read the email.
The letter also mentioned that the airline “would like to consider” Davis’ version of events before making a final determination, requesting a response from him within 96 hours of receiving the notice. USA TODAY has reached out to United for further comments.
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In his Instagram post, Davis explained the incident, detailing how he had been traveling with his family when his son asked for a cup of ice during beverage service. The flight attendant did not respond to the request, prompting Davis to “calmly reach behind me and lightly tap his arm.” The flight attendant then allegedly shouted, “Don’t hit me,” and retreated to the front of the plane, leaving both Davis and other passengers baffled.
“I thought nothing of it other than this particular employee was incredibly rude and blatantly wrong in his accusations of me hitting him,” Davis wrote. He further explained that upon landing, passengers were instructed to remain seated while six FBI and law enforcement agents boarded the plane to arrest him.
Davis was taken into custody for questioning, and he claimed that the agents ultimately determined the flight attendant’s accusations were unfounded. They reportedly apologized profusely and offered to support Davis and his family in any way possible.
Despite being cleared of any wrongdoing by law enforcement, Davis expressed his exasperation over the ongoing issues with United Airlines. “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,” he wrote on Instagram.
The incident has led to difficult conversations within his household, and Davis vows to continue advocating for the rights and proper treatment of all passengers on United flights.
“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,” he asserted.
As the case remains under investigation by the FBI, many questions are still unanswered about the conduct of both parties involved. Davis’ supporters and followers are keenly awaiting the outcome of United’s review and the potential for any policy changes to prevent such incidents in the future.
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