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Delta bans purported bin Laden killer for not wearing a mask

Delta bans purported bin Laden killer for not wearing a mask
Posted at 6:29 AM, Aug 21, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-21 09:29:49-04

ATLANTA (AP) — A former Navy SEAL who claims to have killed Osama bin Laden has been banned by Delta Air Lines after removing his face mask during a flight.

Robert O'Neill tweeted about his ban on Thursday, and the airline confirmed its action.

O'Neill posted and later deleted a selfie showing himself with no mask on a plane.

The incident happened Wednesday on flight from Minneapolis to Newark, New Jersey.

All major U.S. airlines require passengers to wear face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Delta says it has banned more than 100 passengers for violating the rule.