When a video of Tiffany Gomas saying that a fellow passenger was “not real” went viral online, she gained notoriety.
She later admitted that since then, her life had changed significantly.
Who is Tiffany Gomas, a former traveler with American Airlines?
Dallas, Texas-based marketing professional Tiffany Gomas. She identifies as a “Top-Performing Sales Leader, Fortune 50 Account Manager, and Project Management Executive with fifteen years of professional experience” on her LinkedIn profile.
According to the report, Gomas is the owner of UpperCut Marketing, a marketing company that works with well-known companies like Microsoft.
She graduated from Oklahoma State University as well.
The 38-year-old’s professional qualifications are pretty much all that is known about her.
What was said by Tiffany Gomas in the popular video?
Video of Gomas appearing to argue with another traveler on an American Airlines flight surfaced online in July 2023.
She appeared upset and cried out in the video: “I’m telling you, I’m getting the f**k off, and everyone can either believe it or not. There’s a reason why I’m getting the f**k off.”
She continued, “I don’t give two f**ks, but I am telling you right now – that motherf**ker back there is NOT real,” while pointing to the back of the aircraft.”
“And whether you choose to die with them or not, you can sit in this plane. I won’t do that.”
The police claim that Gomas’ argument with her relatives over Apple AirPods is what started the incident.
The July 2 complaint states that the female “then started claiming the aircraft was not safe and did not want the aircraft to leave due to her belief it would not make it to its destination.”
American Airlines revealed in a statement at the time that Gomas had been permitted to disembark.
Local law enforcement met the plane at the gate, and the passenger was kicked off.
Our team members’ professionalism in handling a challenging situation is appreciated, and we thank our customers for their understanding. Safety and security are our top priorities.
What comments has Tiffany Gomas made regarding the video?
Gomas revealed that her life had been completely upended as a result of the incident.
“The bomb has gone off in my life. It’s terrifying. When something goes viral, everything changes.”
She also pleaded with people not to feel sorry for her or pass judgment on what had happened.
“No one should judge anyone because they don’t know their story. Nobody is familiar with it.”
“They are watching my house. They are keeping watch over my neighbors. They are looking through my mail,” she added, mentioning that she is seeking legal advice.
Gomas also claimed that “so much” of the information that has been reported is “inaccurate,” though she would not go into further detail.
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