Two women kicked off British Airways flight as fight erupts over Donald Trump MAGA hat

Two women were ejected from the queue for a British Airways flight to the States after a brawl erupted over a Donald Trump 'Make America Great Again' cap. The altercation began at London Heathrow Airport as they were set to depart for Austin, Texas.

One woman, in her 40s, took umbrage at the cap worn by another passenger, a woman in her 60s, demanding she take it off. It reportedly sparked a fight in the departure lounge witnessed by stunned families. The dispute escalated aboard the aircraft in the Premium Economy section, leading to both being removed from the flight on the captain's orders, reports the Mirror.

A source told the Sun: "With the US Presidential election so close, tensions are sky high. Airline crew could not run the risk of a full scale punch-up at 30,000ft. BA officials cannot recall a flight being delayed before due to a passenger's baseball cap. It was extraordinary."

The flight was delayed over two hours, departing without the American duo, who were not arrested. An airport spokesperson told the publication: "Shortly after 12.45pm on Monday, 28 October, police at Heathrow were made aware of an incident involving two women waiting to board a plane in Terminal 5. A woman in her 40s and a woman in her 60s made counter allegations of affray. Enquiries are ongoing."

British Airways added: "We apologised to our customers for the delay and got them on the way as quickly as possible."