Arman Tsarukyan removed from commercial flight, takes private jet to RAF 08

Arman Tsarukyan and two companions were removed from an American Airlines flight for allegedly looking at a phone during takeoff and having a tray table open. Tsarukyan was traveling to Philadelphia for his scheduled fight at RAF 08 on Saturday. After being removed from the commercial flight, Tsarukyan quickly arranged a private jet to ensure he would still arrive at the event location on time. The incident did not affect his ability to compete, and his match remains confirmed. The quick pivot to private aviation allowed him to maintain his fight schedule despite the travel disruption.