Incredible! José Luis Rodríguez “El Puma” Is Removed From a Flight After an Altercation Over His Carry-On Luggage

El Puma removed from flight in tense incident

Argument inside the plane

Conflict over a briefcase

The renowned Venezuelan singer José Luis Rodríguez, known worldwide as El Puma, went viral after a video circulated showing him arguing with an American Airlines pilot before being forced to leave a plane.

The recording, which quickly spread across social media, shows the 82-year-old artist in a tense exchange with the aircraft’s captain, who demands that he exit the flight scheduled between Ecuador and the United States.

In the footage, the singer is seen trying to explain the situation while talking on the phone, apparently with someone from his team, about what was happening on board.

“I don’t feel well. The crew won’t allow me to be here,” the performer says at one point, showing concern and confusion at the pilot’s decision.

The Video Reveals a Direct Confrontation Between José Luis Rodríguez and the Plane’s Pilot

El Puma flight incident: He’s removed from flight-Photo: Mezcalent

The visibly upset pilot addresses the singer firmly after Rodríguez continued speaking on the phone, even accusing him of behaving inappropriately toward the crew.

“Disembark from my airplane,” the captain is heard saying, adding: “You cannot record. You were very… with our crew members,” suggesting that the dispute had escalated before being filmed.

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Witnesses on the flight say José Luis Rodríguez complied with the order and exited the plane without further confrontation, though clearly upset about how the situation was handled.

The incident occurred after the artist’s show in Ecuador, where he was performing as part of his “Gracias Tour,” from which he planned to return to Miami.

A Briefcase May Have Sparked the Conflict

Shortly after the video became public, the singer’s former manager, Beatriz Parga, shared additional details in statements to Noticias Telemundo about what may have triggered the altercation.

According to Parga, the conflict began when a passenger seated next to El Puma complained about the briefcase the singer carried with him — a bag that contained essential medications related to his lung transplant.

The former representative explained that this bag needed to remain close to the singer due to his delicate health, something that may have caused discomfort among passengers and later tension with the crew.

So far, neither American Airlines nor Rodríguez himself has provided an official account of what happened or the specific reasons for his removal from the flight.

The Incident Sparks Online Debate

The widely shared video has generated intense debate among users discussing the treatment José Luis Rodríguez received and the rules airlines apply in cases involving medications or medical conditions.

Some of the singer’s supporters argue that the situation could have been handled with more empathy, especially considering the performer’s age and health condition.

Others argue that safety rules must be followed without exception and that any altercation with crew members can legitimately result in a passenger being removed.

The incident continues to draw reactions as many await an official statement that could clarify what happened and determine whether there was a misunderstanding or a mishandling of protocol, according to SDP Noticias.

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