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Weatherman Sam Champion launched a social media attack against American Airlines for allegedly swapping passengers.

In an epic Twitter tirade that spanned over 30 tweets, the former “Good Morning America” and Weather Channel anchor blasted the airline for what he called “shameful” behavior. The 54 year-old posted that the company was pulling passengers from a flight because it was “too heavy” but later replaced them with other travelers.

Sooo @AmericanAir just “swapped” passengers on a flight they said was too heavy.. And wanted to swap me next… #huh??

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) May 31, 2016

So to b clear. @AmericanAir pulled off a passenger off a plane claiming weight..now they r putting 2 people on

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) May 31, 2016

I feel for the guy they pulled off the flight… Now they r putting people on … Help me understand @AmericanAir

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) May 31, 2016

Champion had earlier posted that his flight home from Pensacola, Florida was delayed twice and ultimately cancelled. American Airlines responded to his tweet, apologizing for the delay and directed further communication to be through direct message.

@SamChampion We’re sorry for the long travel day and are sending you a DM soon.

— American Airlines (@AmericanAir) May 31, 2016

But the weatherman did not want any “special treatment” when the airline offered to privately communicate.

That wont work! I’ve seen how ur treating people https://t.co/W3mgQn2uMN

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) May 31, 2016

@SamChampion Please send us a DM if you’d like to work with us privately. Otherwise, we’re happy to work with you publicly too.

— American Airlines (@AmericanAir) May 31, 2016

Thank u but, after being poorly treated and watching others be poorly treated…u have policy problems https://t.co/NKi4ivZJdd

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) May 31, 2016

Not looking for special treatment… So lets talk.. What i’ve witnessed is #shameful https://t.co/SDlip1arks

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) May 31, 2016

Champion continued to level shots at the airline citing poor treatment of the “puzzled” crew and “disorganized policies.”

U cant say plane is too heavy 4 safety.. Pull someone with a seat assignment off and put someone else on!! #AmericanAirlines

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) May 31, 2016

The company blamed the problems on “developing weather” to which the former weather anchor gave a sarcastic thanks.

@SamChampion Some adjustments are needing to be made due to developing weather. We’re very sorry for any inconvenience.

— American Airlines (@AmericanAir) May 31, 2016

Thanks for the weather update.. But as u are now adding passengers.. It must b “changing” https://t.co/bNa5lb6UBt

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) May 31, 2016

Chanpion eventually made it out on a flight home, but concluded that there were no winners in the Twitter battle.

No.. No one won tonight.. Not the passengers.. Prob not @AmericanAir #customerservice #tookabeating https://t.co/RbPTCkd0OS

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) June 1, 2016

I’ll say it wasnt pleasant or fun to watch.. And cld have been avoided https://t.co/KidR0BWiSg

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) June 1, 2016

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