Comedian and actor Marlon Wayans was forced to miss an upcoming show in Kansas City as a result of travel issues that arose after he was asked to check his bag before boarding a flight.
According to witnesses, Wayans was upset after being asked to check his bag before boarding and caused a scene as a result. He allegedly slammed down his boarding pass prior to boarding the plane and exchanged words with the UA agent.
Despite boarding the plane, Wayans was escorted off roughly 30 minutes later. He later took to Twitter to blast United Airlines for the experience. "If this is how United treats their first class customers.... I'd rather fly any competitor coach. Sorry KC I'm gonna miss tonight's shows due to a United gate agent who probably hated white chicks."
He followed up with, "It's not my fault blame the gate agent and United Airlines can't believe how they allow their first class customers to be treated this way. I need corporate to reach out DM me. this agent was rude."
In response to the ordeal, a spokesperson from United Airlines said, "In Denver on Friday, a customer who had been told he would have to gate-check his bag instead pushed past a United employee at the jetbridge and attempted to board the aircraft. The customer won't be flying on United to his destination."
