Arman Tsarukyan removed from US flight over teammate phone use during takeoff

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan was removed from a flight in the United States due to his training partners' failure to comply with standard flight safety protocols. The incident occurred when members of Tsarukyan's team were using their phones and refused to stow their tray tables during takeoff, violating airline regulations. As a result, the entire group was asked to deplane before the aircraft departed. The post provides limited additional context about the specific airline, destination, or whether Tsarukyan and his team were rebooked on another flight. This travel disruption could potentially affect the fighter's training schedule or upcoming fight preparations, though no specific impact was mentioned.