"CAPPT: The problem in the USA and elsewhere these days is that paranoia is rampant."
Let's give it a rest, okay mate?
AAL like any other US corporation today has strict marching orders in compliance with political correctness standards. That includes Muslims and people of all colors present on probably ANY flight yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Any AAL Captain and any US airline Captain would be fighting for their jobs within hours of making a call that they removed 4 passengers, especially 2 in business class because they were simply Muslims. For you typical PPruners that lambast the USA endlessly on subjects like this, close your eyes and repeat the above statement several times for therapy.
I have ZERO information on this event other than the media. Odds are there was other behavior that was suspect to the crew, and odds are the group didn't respond well to instructions or requests of the crew and that was got them tossed.
How many flights does AAL fly in a typical day? More than most countries.