Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images American Airlines should be re-branded as Shady Skies!
The company stood up for LGBT rights today during a Twitter chat with one of their passengers, Nathan Lorick, which resulted in some homophobic sentiments from the user.
"Flying on @AmericanAir without a delay is highly unlikely…Always delayed.. One reason I have not flown with them nearly as much this year!" Lorick tweeted angrily on Tuesday. "@NathanLorick We're sorry for the delay, Nathan. We see that you are on your way and we'll have you home shortly," they responded.
Norick then called out American Airline's rainbow colored Twitter avatar photo. "@AmericanAir what's the deal with the rainbow colored image?" he wrote before AA replied, "@NathanLorick June is pride month across the globe and we are proud to support the LGBT community and its allies."
@NathanLorick We're sorry for your disappointment.
? American Airlines (@AmericanAir) June 15, 2015"@AmericanAir Seems like a poor choice from a company that certainly has many customers who do not agree with that lifestyle! #disappointed," he wrote.
Cue the shady response from AA! "@NathanLorick We're sorry for your disappointment," the company calmly and nonchalantly replied as an end to the exchange. LOL!
AA Twitter followers quickly reacted in support of the company's diss. "@AmericanAir @NathanLorick Shade rightfully thrown. This is why I almost exclusively fly with AA. #proud," one tweeted while another wrote, "@AmericanAir Another reason why i'm a #loyal #AmericanAirlines frequent flyer! #proud #PrideMonth #LGBT."
"@AmericanAir @NathanLorick whoops! Props for @AmericanAir not tolerating homophobia and transphobia in their business. #LGBTI," a third shared.