India, Sept. 7 -- The Tucson man who was arrested for his unruly behaviour on board an American Airlines plane has been fired from his real estate job, according to reports citing sources with knowledge. The 67-year-old Layne Arthur Lundeen was detained by fellow passengers for allegedly making misogynistic comments and racial slurs. Lundeen was employed by the real estate firm named Long Realty, which, in a statement released on Monday, said that they have let go of the employee they identified as him after the incident came to light.

During the incident, the real estate agent was restrained with zip ties and duct tape after a violent outburst during the journey. A former employer confirmed the man has been fired from his job days after...