Southwest gave Rich -- of the band Big & Rich -- and a fellow traveler a refund and they found alternative travel arrangements to Nashville , the airline spokeswoman said . John Rich is escorted off Southwest flight at Las Vegas airport . Crew says Big & Rich singer `` was not fit for travel , '' airline spokeswoman says . Singer 's spokeswoman : `` Did John Rich have a great time with his fans in Vegas ? Yes he did and we are very sorry to hear about this incident. `` Rich spokeswoman denies there was a fight with another passenger .
John Rich is escorted off Southwest flight at Las Vegas airport . Crew says Big & Rich singer `` was not fit for travel , '' airline spokeswoman says . Singer 's spokeswoman : `` Did John Rich have a great time with his fans in Vegas ? Yes he did and we are very sorry to hear about this incident. `` Rich spokeswoman denies there was a fight with another passenger .