NYC Mayor's Aide Mathis Roy Vigne's Entitled Airline Rants Exposed
An aide to New York City's socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani has been exposed for launching a series of entitled social media rants against airline staff, according to reports. Mathis Roy Vigne, who serves as an advance man and handles publicity for the new city leader, used his X profile to berate workers from various airlines over perceived slights and service failures.
Pattern of Complaints Across Multiple Airlines
The Washington Free Beacon revealed that Vigne's complaints spanned several years and targeted numerous carriers. His grievances ranged from disputes about business class seating and lounge access to allegations of inadequate beverage service and pandemic-related hygiene concerns.
In one particularly notable incident from December 2019, Vigne fumed at American Airlines after being denied lounge access despite flying business class to Paris via New York City and Chicago. He unloaded on the airline's social media team, questioning why he should ever fly with them again and suggesting discrimination might have been involved.
Escalating Demands During Pandemic Travel
Vigne's complaints intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. In April 2020, he lashed out at Air France after claiming he was downgraded from business to economy class. He described himself as "disgusted" by the customer service and demanded the airline "fix this" immediately.
His pandemic-related grievances extended to multiple carriers:
- He attacked Aer Lingus in December 2020 for operating only one daily flight to Paris, despite the airline explaining this was due to COVID restrictions
- He criticized Qatar Airways in 2021 for allowing a passenger to board without wearing a mask
- He complained to the group operating Paris airports about facemask enforcement and lack of hand sanitizer
Background and Political Connections
Mathis Roy Vigne graduated from Columbia University in New York City in May 2024 and has established significant political connections. His LinkedIn profile showcases work on multiple Democratic campaigns, including Mamdani's successful mayoral race and Kamala Harris's presidential run.
Vigne previously interned for Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for three months in 2025 and has been photographed alongside both his current boss and the prominent congresswoman. He now handles publicity and events for Mayor Mamdani, having worked on his campaign before the socialist leader took office.
Ongoing Pattern of Airline Criticism
The exposed social media posts reveal a consistent pattern of complaints against airline staff and policies. In August 2020, Vigne boasted about his air travel status while simultaneously moaning about a "rude and unhelpful" check-in agent. A month earlier, he had publicly complained to SWISS Air Lines about incomplete beverage service that left passengers with "dry throat."
Vigne even criticized boarding procedures, posting to SWISS that "they're still not boarding from the front to back" and complaining about waste collection during flights. The Daily Mail has reached out to Vigne, the mayor's office, and all mentioned airlines for comment on these revelations.
