AIR RAGE

Fist fight breaks out moments after American Airlines flight lands as passengers brawl over reclined seat that got stuck

THIS is the shocking moment a fight broke out between passengers on an American Airlines flight moments after it landed.

The brawl between two men is thought to have broken out over a reclined seat that got stuck.

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The man on the right is seen throwing a punch at a man in a red and white striped t-shirt, who is obscured in this pictureCredit: KEYE News
, the plane was returning to Austin, Texas, from New Orleans when a war of words broke out between the two men over a seat that was stuck in the reclined position.

One passenger, who was not identified, said: “When the plane finally landed in Austin and the seatbelt sign was turned off, both men jumped up and physically started fighting each other.”

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Police were called onto the plane to escort the men off the plane and confirmed both had been detained.

It is unclear if either was arrested.

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American Airlines said in a comment: “Law enforcement were requested to meet American Eagle flight 4698, operated by Republic Airways, after arriving to Austin (AUS) from New Orleans (MSY) due to an altercation between passengers.”

The man in the striped top is seen continuing to punch the other manCredit: KEYE News
At the start of the footage the two men are seen arguing before trading punchesCredit: KEYE News
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