A Delta passenger removed from a plane at New York’s JFK Airport was filmed shouting “I’m f***ing strong” and “I love myself” as two Port Authority police officers escorted him from the aircraft.
Jerome Anixter, 60, is shown resisting the officers as they attempt to move him along the aisle past startled passengers. He can be heard shouting: “I’m f***ing strong! I’m strong as f***!”
One officer tells Anixter that he is not helping himself, prompting him to repeatedly respond: “I love myself!” Passengers applaud after he is finally taken through the aircraft’s exit.
Police arrested Anixter on charges of assault, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration. The incident took place on October 22, after Delta reported a disruptive passenger who appeared to be intoxicated while the aircraft was at the gate preparing to fly to Atlanta.
Earlier footage allegedly showed Anixter using the n-word while being removed from the flight. He was also accused of shouting “death to America” and pretending to shoot at fellow travellers.
Delta said it had “zero tolerance for disruptive behaviour” and thanked law enforcement for helping to remove the passenger. The airline apologised to those on board for the incident and any delay to their journeys.
The aircraft was carrying 160 passengers and six crew members. It eventually departed JFK approximately 45 minutes behind schedule.
