Arman Tsarukyan removed from American Airlines flight, takes private jet to RAF 8

Arman Tsarukyan and two friends were removed from an American Airlines flight for alleged rule violations including looking at a phone during takeoff and opening a tray table. The incident occurred while Tsarukyan was traveling to Philadelphia for his Saturday bout at RAF. Rather than miss the fight, Tsarukyan quickly arranged a private jet to reach the event location. His match at RAF 8 remains scheduled as planned. The situation highlights the tight schedules fighters must maintain leading up to competition.