Marlon Wayans is in a war of words with United Airlines over a bag-check incident that led to him missing a flight to Kansas City and a scheduled show. And he's accusing the airline of harassment, racism and classism.
The "Air" and "Scary Movie" star chronicled much of the weekend debacle on Twitter and Instagram in real time, alleging that a gate agent in Denver stopped him from boarding a flight because he had more bags than he was allowed to bring onto the aircraft. Wayans was traveling with a carry-on, a knapsack and a suit bag, his spokeswoman Leslie Sloane said, and peacefully followed the gate agent's requests.
"Maaaaaan the b— I'm experiencing at @united is unprecedented B— People taking advantage of their 'power,'" the comedian wrote Friday on Instagram, repeatedly apologizing to his fans in Kansas City for not showing up on time for his stand-up appearance. "Bro claimed i had too many bags so i complied and consolidated them he was like 'oh now you have to check that bag'. Bye. I'm in seat 2 A come holla. Most agents are always love but every now and then you come across BAD PEOPLE. This was one of them. @united this type of employee should never work at your company. I'm writing a lettter to [United CEO] DEAR MR. @scottkirby."
