Flight Attendant Current
Workload; Situational Awareness; Communication Breakdown
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Passenger Misconduct
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors; Environment - Non Weather Related
A gentleman walked on the aircraft without a mask; I nicely asked him if he had a mask and if not; I would supply one for him. He said he did have a mask; but just needed to find it. He made his way to his seat in X6 and was putting his seatbelt on. I told him since he was in the bulkhead he'd have to stow his bags above him in the overhead bin. He is now moving around; bending down close to the gentleman beside him; who clearly looked uncomfortable. I then handed him a mask and told him he needed to put it on. He said once again; he has one. My B-FA then comes up and I inform him of the situation. B FA says to the gentleman he needs to put his mask on and the man loudly and rudely says; 'Oh would you just shut your mouth!!' Now; I inform our Captain on what is happening in the back and he said; 'He can't talk to you guys like that; get him off.' So I tell the gate agent; she gets her manager and the security coordinator and the man is escorted off.
Air carrier Flight Attendant in Charge reported a passenger became belligerent about the face mask policy and was removed from the flight.