American Airlines flight diverted after 'disturbing and unacceptable' passenger fight over racial slur

An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Los Angeles was diverted to Phoenix after an in-flight passenger altercation, the company confirmed. Two passengers got into a fight with another passenger who asked them to stop using a racial slur, Phoenix police said. The Feb. 24 flight eventually continued to LAX. "Upon arrival, the flight was met by local law enforcement who removed and arrested two individuals for verbally and physically assaulting other customers and flight crew members," an American Airlines statement read. "Their behavior was disturbing and unacceptable." Phoenix Police Department arrested Kelly Pichardo, 30, and Leeza Rodriguez, 29, both from the Bronx, New York, multiple outlets reported. Both women were placed on an American Airlines' internal refuse list pending further investigation.<br/>