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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Michelle Del Rey

American Airlines settles discrimination lawsuit after Black passengers were ejected for ‘body odor’

American Airlines has settled a race discrimination lawsuit brought by three men who said they were forced off a plane early this year because of “body odor.”

The parties agreed to a confidential settlement on Thursday, according to court documents reviewed by The Independent. A representative for the airline told The Independent that American Airlines is “committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment to all customers.”

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