A reporter at the scene mistook the crowd as saying “Let’s go, Brandon,” in support of driver Brandon Brown after he won his first NASCAR Xfinity Series race. Friday’s incident may not have been the first time a pilot made such a declaration on a flight, as a video posted to TikTok on Oct. 11 claims to have captured another Southwest Airlines pilot telling passengers “Let’s go Brandon” while welcoming them aboard. AdvertisementA representative for Southwest Airlines told HuffPost in a statement Sunday that an internal investigation has been launched into the pilot’s reported behavior. Biden’s impending COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers, including airline employees, has created turmoil among Southwest Airline workers. The airline’s pilot union unsuccessfully sought a temporary restraining order against the mandate this month, claiming the vaccine could have medical side effects that could jeopardize a pilot’s career.

Source: Huffington Post October 31, 2021 21:48 UTC