Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans found himself at the center of a dispute with a gate agent on a United Airlines flight, resulting in his removal from the plane and missed performance. The incident has ignited a backlash against the airline as Wayans accuses them of harassment and vows to seek justice.

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Actor Marlon Wayans, known for his comedic roles in movies like “White Chicks” and the “Scary Movie” franchise, was involved in a dispute with a gate agent over checked baggage on a United Airlines flight from Denver to Kansas City. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, just hours before Wayans was scheduled to perform in Kansas City that evening.

The dispute began when Wayans was asked by a gate agent to consolidate his luggage before boarding the flight. The gate agent claimed that Wayans had too many bags. After complying with the request and consolidating his bags, Wayans was then informed that he would need to gate-check them. This led to a heated exchange between Wayans and the gate agent.

According to a witness, Wayans became upset and slammed his ticket down on the counter before attempting to force his way onto the plane. Despite managing to board and being seated for about 30 minutes, Wayans was eventually escorted off the aircraft with the involvement of Denver police.

Following the incident, Wayans took to social media, posting on Instagram about the incident and expressing his frustration with United Airlines. He accused the gate agent of picking on him and claimed that he was subjected to harassment. Wayans stated that he planned to seek compensation for the missed shows and demanded an apology from the airline.

United Airlines, in a statement provided to media outlets, stated that the customer had attempted to board the aircraft after being told to gate-check his bag. The airline asserted that the customer would not be flying with them to his destination.

This incident adds to a list of previous controversies involving United Airlines, including the removal of a woman from business class due to her crying baby in 2018 and the forcible removal of a doctor from an overbooked flight in 2017, which resulted in apologies and settlements.

Marlon Wayans, who has appeared in numerous comedy films and TV shows throughout his career, later revealed that he had made it to Kansas City on an American Airlines flight but missed his scheduled performance. He vowed to take legal action and expressed his disappointment with United Airlines, stating that he would recommend his family and friends avoid flying with the airline in the future.

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of disputes over carry-on luggage restrictions and the treatment of passengers by airlines. It also raises questions about customer service and the potential for racial bias or discrimination in such situations. As the fallout from this incident continues, it remains to be seen how United Airlines will respond and whether any changes will be implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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