A family of three had their travel plans abruptly disrupted after being removed from a flight—because passengers allegedly complained about their “bad body odor.”
Let’s be real—nobody feels fresh after a long day at the airport. Between security lines, layovers, and cramped airplane seats, smelling your best isn’t exactly guaranteed. But could someone really smell so bad that they get kicked off a flight?
This bizarre incident happened at Miami International Airport, where Yossi Adler, his wife Jennie, and their 19-month-old daughter claim they were humiliated when American Airlines staff asked them to leave their flight. The reason? Allegations of an offensive smell.
Yossi firmly denies this, saying the whole ordeal left his family feeling singled out and unfairly treated. He believes their Jewish background may have played a role in the decision. Speaking to WPLG Local 10 News, Yossi recalled, “All of a sudden, as soon as they took us off, they closed the gate and said, ‘Sorry sir, some people complained you had body odor, and we’re not letting you back on.'”
Jennie was just as shocked. In a moment of desperation, she said they even asked strangers at the airport if they smelled bad. “We were so confused,” she shared.
To make matters worse, the airline promised to return the family’s luggage but failed to follow through. They were left stranded with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Essential items for their baby, like a car seat and stroller, remained on the plane.
American Airlines later issued a statement confirming the removal, saying: “Mr. Adler and his wife were removed from the flight when several passengers complained about their body odor. They have been booked into a hotel for the night and given meal vouchers. They have been rebooked on a flight Thursday.”
But Yossi isn’t buying the explanation. In a video recorded at the airport, he passionately confronted the staff, saying, “There’s a religious reason for some reason that they’re kicking me off the plane. We don’t have odor, okay? Nobody here has odor.”
The family eventually made it to Detroit and reunited with their luggage, but the incident left a sour taste. They’re now accusing the airline of discrimination and demanding accountability.
What do you think—was this a case of a misunderstanding blown out of proportion, or is there something deeper at play? Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know!
