«Breaking News» Mother and infant son are kicked off American Airline flight because of genetic skin condition

A South Carolina mother and her baby son were allegedly kicked off an American Airlines flight on Thursday because of their rare genetic skin condition. 

Jordan Flake had boarded a flight from El Paso, Texas, to Dallas to visit her husband, Chris Flake, before he deployed for the military. She had her one-year-old son Jackson with her. 

'Jackson and I were just discriminated against...big time!' she posted on Facebook Thursday, including a picture of her on board an aircraft with her baby in her lap.

She continued: 'We boarded our American Airlines flight where everyone smiled and talked to Jackson. Before take off a man (employee called on flight to handle the situation) came up to my row and asked the 2 men sitting next to me to get up. 

Jordan Flake had boarded an American Airline flight from El Paso, Texas, to Dallas with her one-year-old son Jackson on Tuesday

'He then quietly asked me about “my rash” and if I had a letter from a doctor stating it was ok for me to fly.'

She had been trying to visit her husband - Chris Flake - before he deployed for the military

Flake explained to the staff member that she and Jackson had a rare genetic skin condition called Ichthyosis.

The genetic condition is characterized 'by dry, scaling skin that may be thickened or very thin,' according to the First Skin Foundation. 

'Each year, more than 16,000 babies are born with some form of ichthyosis,' the foundation states. There is currently no cure.

Flake stated that, once she informed him of her medical condition, the man went to the front of the plane. He returned, after Googling Ichthyosis, and apologized to the woman before telling her that she and her son had to get off the flight. 

Flake explained to the staff member that she and Jackson had a rare genetic skin condition called Ichthyosis. The genetic condition is characterized 'by dry, scaling skin that may be thickened or very thin'

'He helped me get my bags and Jackson. He talked to the pilot as we were getting off,' Flake added. 'The pilot seemed ok with it, but the flight attendant rudely said (without even acknowledging me) “well she doesn’t have a letter from a doctor, so...”'

The staff member helped Flake get a hotel for the evening and arranged for her to take a different flight on another airline. 

Jordan and her young son were forced off the flight as a result of the rashes but staff helped them get a hotel room and another flight

'I had to make unexpected childcare arrangements for my daughter at home and I am having to get a ride to the store to get our lotions and some clothes for tomorrow,' said the mother-of-two. 

She added: 'I have never been so humiliated in my life! I have emailed them and am waiting for a reply. Happy Rare Disease Day! Quit being ignorant and take the time to listen to people! I shouldn’t have to explain myself.' 

The woman's father, Terry Lee Smith, reached out to Fox Carolina in hopes of getting a response from the airline. 

 'My daughter is a sweet girl, military wife, and great mother... She was born with this condition and doesn't deserve this treatment,' Smith said.

The airline sent a statement to Fox, that said: 'Our goal at American Airlines is to create a welcoming environment for all of our customers. We sincerely apologize to Ms. Flake and her son for the experience they had yesterday, and our team has begun an investigation into the matter. Our Customer Relations team has already spoken to her directly and upgraded them on their flights.'

The airline sent a statement to Fox, that said: 'Our goal at American Airlines is to create a welcoming environment for all of our customers. We sincerely apologize to Ms. Flake and her son for the experience they had yesterday, and our team has begun an investigation into the matter. Our Customer Relations team has already spoken to her directly and upgraded them on their flights'

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Main photo article A South Carolina mother and her baby son were allegedly kicked off an American Airlines flight on Thursday because of their rare genetic skin condition. 
Jordan Flake had boarded a flight from El Paso, Texas, to Dallas to visit her husband, Chris Flake, before he deployed for the military. She ...

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