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

Arman Tsarukyan and two members of his team were removed from an American Airlines flight for allegedly using a phone during takeoff and having a tray table open. The incident occurred as Tsarukyan was traveling to Philadelphia for his scheduled bout at RAF 08 on Saturday. Rather than miss the event, Tsarukyan quickly arranged alternative transportation by boarding a private jet to reach the event location. The grappling star successfully arrived at his destination and his match against Juraja Faber remains scheduled as planned. The incident highlights the strict enforcement of airline safety protocols, even for professional athletes traveling to competitions.