Delta Air Lines isn’t kidding around with its face mask policy, just ask the Navy SEAL who took out Osama bin Laden.
The Washington Times reports:
Former Team Six member Robert J. O’Neill wrote Thursday on Twitter that he had been banned for posting a since-deleted photo Wednesday of himself on a Delta flight without a “dumb ass” mask, saying he wasn’t wearing one because “I’m not a p—y.”
That caused Delta to ban him, he said.
I just got banned from @Delta for posting a picture. Wow.
— Robert J. O’Neill (@mchooyah) August 20, 2020
“All customers who don’t comply with our mask-wearing requirement risk losing their ability to fly Delta in the future,” spokeswomen Kyla Ross told The New York Post.
Mr. O’Neill expressed bemusement Thursday evening, retweeting a link to The Washington Times story and insisting that he did not, in fact, go maskless. He said he took off the covering only for the photo, which he had described as a joke.
I had my mask in my lap. Everyone has gone crazy.. https://t.co/tWyqm59o6j via @washtimes
— Robert J. O’Neill (@mchooyah) August 20, 2020
The airline since confirmed it is reviewing its decision to ban O’Neill. Does its treatment of one of America’s greatest heroes make you ever want to fly on Delta, even if they have the best fare? Let us know in the comments below, and while you’re at it, share your stories of how insane flying during coronavirus has been!
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If Delta does not lift their ban against our hero, Robert O´Neill, I will ban Delta and no longer fly on that airline.
Whilst I understand Delta’s position in this matter, I am of the opinion that this was handled badly. Until Delta Airlines revisits it’s way of dealing with people, I will no longer utilize said airline in my travels.
Have a flight booked with Delta next month but it may be my last. This man is a hero and if he is banned then Delta needs to review who and what is important!
Change your flight to another airline right now and tell Delta why. If they try to charge you a cancellation fee tell them you’ll avalanche social media with their action plus publicize it on the tv news.
Thanks for the suggestion but unfortunately I am flying with three others. They feel the same as I do so Delta could potentially loose four clients!
Delta has may financial problems then creates more with asinine mask rules that is overly enforced by a crew when a seal temporarily took mask off ! Constitution #1.
Delta is already my last choice in Airlines, and now they have gone down from there for me.
who wants to fly anymore? they treated people like cattle before and now treat you like criminals – and they charge you out the ear for the “privileges”
In this time of a serious pandemic, a person should not joke around concerning mask wearing.It really isn’t funny and is quite an adolescent type of behaviour.
of course everyone has an opinion but from researching health risk mask are not healthy you want to wear one do so
And you think a mask (with the holes in the weave measured in hundreds of micronomers) is going to stop a 4 micron virus?
since most masks are a joke in stopping any virus, I agree with you.
I also am of the belief that this china virus has been blown way out of proportion.
The science is that only about .04% of the population is dying from it so that is a 99.96% chance YOU WON’T DIE.
Cancer is a worlwide problem and actually kills 4 1/2 times as many people in this callendar year than covid. They have been working on cures for cancer for decades – what makes anyone think there will be a CURE or even a legitimate vaccine for covid?
I hate to say it but COVID is fast becoming a hoax.
What, “becoming?”
I am an old nurse so you know where I am coming from. It was not totally unusual for me to have to wear a mask in the operating room for hours and hours. We did this to PROTECT THE PATIENT. This is the same with the masks now with the China virus. We are attempting to protect someone who may be vulnerable who comes near us. Unless you wear a n95 mask it does not really protect the wearer much. I will say that the cotton homemade masks that are made out of “non breathable” cotton are much more uncomfortable the the hospital gauzy masks we used to wear in the operating rooms. (Even my husband refuses not to wear some pull on shirts out of some cottons because they are not “breathable” he says.). However, we wear a mask to protect others and I think it is only right to do so. God Bless us all! Pray and be kind to each other, we are all struggling with this including companies who are trying to stay open to serve us and to keep their families safer._
You were protecting people with open bodies from getting infected by ‘bacteria’. These masks do not stop a virus. Do you think an N95 mask would do you any good in a lab doing research on viruses?
I am no expert but my knowledge is that it would with proper use and handling. Medical persons use these masks now also as years ago they did were not available. The masks do help to stop larger virus particles maybe from a sneeze etc if you wear masks as the science says.Distancing is our best protection I think but not always possible. Taking temperatures in a hair salon or other places is one possible help but not perfect by any means. I wonder why they allow protesters with no comment. They are screaming and running around possibly contaminating a ton of people. Makes no sense the demands that normal acting people are always focused on for isolation. Hmm, seems to be an agenda anyway. I certainly think anyone over the age of 60 and/or with underlying problems should be careful no matter what and always. Otherwise our immune system in normal situations should be our friend.
Just want to point out one little item here, the OR is considered a sterile field and you have open body cavity in surgery so you protecting from bacteria NOT viruses. I too am an RN. I will concede masks decrease droplet distance but since the jury is still out and many believe Covid is airborne the mask is moot. Also it is viral load related and ALL PLANES for years now have HIPPA filters that circulate the air. The best thing airlines have done is to not allow anyone with a fever fly, that by far protects others more than wearing a mask. It is by far harder to accomplish her immunity by attempting to keep all viral contact at bay. There is evidence now that due to T-cell increases in those who have had it or are asymptomatic positives, many communities have achieved herd immunity. Those hinges should be considered in the Mix not just the shame on you comments that your protecting others.
dear snowflake;
You wear yours and let the NORMAL PEOPLE MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS.
From one “Crusty Ol’ Geezer” to another, I’m with you. I refuse to fly commercial any more. But, then, I also sold my own plane just because I am fed up with dealing with the FAA and those current old broads who pretend to be stewardesses. Damn, I miss the days of Southwest Airlines and those foxy gals who were real stewardesses. I now just ride my motorcycle. Here’s to Sturgis and Daytona Beach!
This isn’t a pandemic, it’s a plandemic. And the masks we see people wearing when out and about don’t work. Quarantine is what’s done to sick people, not the healthy. And when dentist offices are closed while abortion clinics remain open, it’s not about your health. This was an exercise to see how many would comply and where the problem areas were where people refused to comply.
Tomahawk, I believe you are100%
correct! This is a test to see how far the sob’s can push!
Does that justify banning him though?……………I think NOT!!
Don’t go outside the sky may fall on you.
who wants to suck old hot breath for hours get a life
I agree .. he may be a hero but this is adolescent as Joan decrees,
Delta no more!!
If mask wearing is so important to everyone’s health, then why are ANTIFA losers not expected to wear them while the loot, riot, and kill children?
and why did the CDC & the “WHO” say they didn’t help. They also said it would be hard for asymptomatic people to spread it. But when they realized they could play politics with it, they took those post down. EVIL to the core.
Jean,exactly right!!!!
They already wear masks so they can’t be recognized and HELD ACCOUNTABLE for the crimes they commit.
A bit COWARDLY OF THEM, don’t you think?
They should STAND TALL AND PROUD instead of scurrying into dark corners and crevices to hide like frightened MICE
You mean the Police, ….Right?
…”They should STAND TALL AND PROUD instead of scurrying into dark corners and crevices to hide like frightened MICE”
CharlieSeattle, no she was talking about the lowlife vermin that are rioting!
If masks worked, why did they release criminals (some hardened) from jails instead of giving them masks? That’s another 800 pound gorilla in the room question no one cares to answer.
They are not the only airline so my American Airline days are over.
Fly Delta.
Just because he killed Bin Laden doesn’t give him right to endanger others
This whole scamdemic is a joke. People need to do their own research and quit drinking the cool-aid. Take a few minutes and review the CDC’s website. Under the age of 45 accounts for only 3% of the deaths in the U.S. 90% of the deaths are over the age of 55, and almost always there is underling health issues.The greatest con-job in history. If you are high risk, STAY HOME!
If you only had a brain!
Randy, exactly right! She is a good little sheep!
There is So Much scientific evidence that the masks do nothing with regards to COVID19 AND forcing individuals to wear the mask – forcing them to breathe back in the carbon dioxide (poisons) the body is trying to expel is very unhealthy.
I flew on delta once.
don’t remember being impressed.
I strongly believe in masks to protect the other person. It only makes sense. If everyone wore them, things just might get better. It doesn’t matter who the person is. If the policy is to wear a mask, that is what should be done.
Except for the fact that masks don’t work.
Don’t forget masks CAN KILL you.
Commies love lemmings!
I call them Sheeple.
There is So Much scientific evidence that the masks do nothing with regards to COVID19 AND forcing individuals to wear the mask – forcing them to breathe back in the carbon dioxide (poisons) the body is trying to expel is very unhealthy. There is something wrong with the CDC, The WHO, and Dr. Fauci pushing face masks and then contradicting themselves – they side with China and can’t be trusted – they are pulling a scam on the American public to see how independent, strong minded, and informed we are and if we are pushovers and will follow whatever we are told without researching it ourselves.
and along comes vote by mail.
Love you Rob, but come on. Rob, you knew the risks when you did it. Why push it when so many are requiring it? I hate the damn things, will never forgive China for it, but I wear one going into the store because they ask EVERYONE to do it, not just Trump supporters.
Being a member of the Military gives you a sense of Community purpose, a love for the Country. You were a team player, watched others back as they did yours.
Masks are the same. I got your back.
Sorry if it pisses everyone off, but these stunts need to stop.
You need to do your own research instead of listening to talking points. Masks don’t work on any virus. We’re being played. If masks worked, then why weren’t they given to criminals instead of releasing them back onto the streets? Answer me that one.
Because the Liberals found excuse to release their relatives.
Masks work or they wouldn’t ware them in Surgery. I am a Nurse, I did my research “Tomahawk:, did you or did you listen to only what you wanted to hear ?
I wear a N-95 everywhere I go. It will slow the spread.
Speak for yourself Roy. Tell me one medical preventative thing a mask does?
Medical preventative ? that doesn’t make sense.
Why do they wear them in surgery then?
It prevents nothing medical. Prevents some airborne particles from entering your airways that may cause you to get sick. Wrapping your old underwear around your face is not enough though.
Corona is gone november 4th if Crazy Joe wins.
I’ll have to rethink ever flying delta again. Banning based on a social media post is over the top.
Only takes a minute to find Delta employees not wearing masks or wearing their mask wrong. OOps, Delta you just came out looking like the bad guy here.
In this age of the virus, going maskless is not a joke. He should not have posted the picture of himself on a Delta flight without his mask on. They are trying to prevent the spread of the virus and make all their passengers feel safe. Who he is or what he has done does not excuse his senseless act of taking off his mask while on the flight.
I believe Delta should show some grace here. I will not be showing grace to them as I’m sure they live by “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. I’ll give them 14 days to admit they certainly could have modeled grace; if they do so, I will show grace to them. I have a Delta American Express card just waiting to be used or not used.
I wonder if Delta buys Goodyear tires for their planes?
ban delta no body use them
Delta is not my favorite airline. Now they just finalize it for me.
Shame on you. The flight attendant needs to be disciplined, if for. I other reason, than disrespecting a national hero. Where was she during 9/11
probably wasn’t born yet.
You assume everyone knows Rob.
This was extremely poor handling of a great American hero by Delta. In addition, there is So Much scientific evidence that the masks do nothing with regards to COVID19 AND forcing individuals to wear the mask – forcing them to breathe back in the carbon dioxide (poisons) the body is trying to expel is very unhealthy. Not to forget that it is a violation of your rights. So, I will be another one of many that chooses not to fly Delta in the future.
Bye, bye, delta…you’re dead to me
To be effective everyone posting on here their disagreement with Delta’s actions should also bombard Delta’s Twitter and FaceBook accounts!
Yes a Hero once and now a DUMBASSS forever.
Ohio Veteran Who Refused to Wear a Mask Dies of Coronavirus Complications
“I’ve made it this far by not buying into that damn hype,” Richard Rose III previously said of wearing a mask
By Georgia Slater July 16, 2020
https://people.com/health/ohio-veteran-refused-mask-dies-coronavirus/
According to WOIO, Rose tested positive for COVID-19 on July 1 and died three days later.
His family told the outlet that he had no pre-existing health conditions.
DELTA was correct to place the well being of its passengers over those of a self centered DUMBASSS.
Disrespect our troops, I will boycott your business. Delta included. No business is on my do not boycott list. You are all prone to be boycotted by me. I already boycott about 10 business. Pilot and Flying J are two. They did not want to fly the American flag in Amarillo Texas so I no longer buy gas from them. Loves now gets their business.
It seems like he was looking for an argument.
Delta the Worst Airline in History, so He’s better off on any other Carrier!
Another reason not to fly Delta.
While I’m no big fan of the airlines, O’Neill has always been a puzzle to a “military brat” like me. The Navy SEALS do top-secret work as a TEAM. So, when O’Neill began billing himself as “The man who killed Bin Laden”, I found it to be egotistical and self-aggrandizing. It also wasn’t very team-oriented. Plus, it seemed plain dumb, as he possibly put a target on his back. Similarly, refusing to wear a mask ignores airline regulations and shows a lack of concern for others. Finally, when he says he’s “not a p—y”, he sounds dumb again, as the masks are to protect OTHERS, not him….
I will have Antifa riot on a Delta flight while in the air. Just u wait…
F’ Delta Aurlines!
Delta used to be a great airline. They preferred to hire former military pilots, had top-notch maintenance people and their passengers actually were important to them, not just on some phone message. They had the best safety record in the business.
They have since become indistinguishable from any other airline, have adopted an authoritarian attitude toward passengers and immediately pant after whatever the lunatic left-wing cri du jour is. There’s no real reason to fly them.
As for price, they have always had the highest, or near-highest.
Dumb ass Delta falling into the Corona virus bullshit trap concocted by lunatic Democrats in collusion with the Chineese. I guarantee Biden is up to his ass in China favors. He and that corrupt dumb ass kid of his. Wake up Delta like alot of the rest of the country.
Delta Should be ashamed of themselves. I will never fly Delta or any other airline who disrespects our country’s hero’s.
every since delta moved their home office from monroe louisiana, to atlanta, they have slowly gone downhill