Bebe Rexha’s Lufthansa Tango: Pop Star Hits Turbulence Over Albanian Chit-Chat, Airlines Try 'Sorry, Not Sorry'
Bebe Rexha, the pop star who’s usually hitting high notes, found herself hitting turbulence instead after a Lufthansa flight turned into a linguistic nightmare. The "I'm Good" singer claimed she was grounded from a Munich-based Lufthansa flight simply for daring to speak Albanian to a security agent. Apparently, “where’s my ticket?” in Albanian translates to “ban me from this plane” in some very exclusive circles.
In a tearful Instagram Story that could have doubled as an audition for a dramatic role, Rexha, who boasts a heritage as North Macedonian and Albanian as well as a playlist full of collaborations with everyone from Doja Cat to Eminem, shared her distress. She explained that the agent, who she thought was also Albanian, responded by banning her from the flight instead of handing over directions.
Rexha didn’t mince words, labeling the incident a hate crime because, as she put it, “I am Albanian.” In a second, now-expired Instagram Story post, she detailed how the airline supervisor refused to give his name, instead opting for a power trip that made even her toughest studio sessions seem like a breeze.
The pop sensation, who can usually handle a beat drop with ease, found herself emotionally drained by the experience. But in true Rexha fashion, she wasn’t going down without a fight—or at least without a strongly worded social media post. Lufthansa slid into her DMs with an apology, but Bebe made it clear that a mere “I’m sorry” wasn’t going to get them off the hook this time.
In a final post, Rexha let her fans know she made it home safe and sound, thanking everyone who showed concern. With the dust settling and Bebe back on home turf, one thing’s for sure: she won’t be singing Lufthansa’s praises anytime soon.