Russell Crowe slams Virgin Airlines for refusing hoverboards

HE’S known for venting his frustrations on Twitter, but this time, Russell Crowe might regret posting in the first place. Social media is having a field day.

Pic of Australian actor Russell Crowe arriving at Sydney airport this morning

“GLADIATOR” movie star Russell Crowe went to war with Virgin Australia Airlines after the carrier refused to allow his kids to pack their hoverboards as luggage.

Crowe went off on Twitter on Tuesday and vowed “never again” to fly Virgin Australia.

“Ridiculous @VirginAustralia,” Crowe raged online. “No Segway boards as luggage? Too late to tell us at airport. Kids and I offloaded. Goodbye Virgin. Never again.”

Ridiculous @VirginAustralia. No Segway boards as luggage? Too late to tell us at airport.Kids and I offloaded. Goodbye Virgin. Never again.

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) December 29, 2015

He went on to ask, “why did you not inform me when I booked my ticket? Where is your duty of responsibility in this?”

The airline responded: “Hi Russell, this information is outlined in the Dangerous Goods section in the booking confirmation check in.”

Virgin Australia added: “We understand your frustration, however please appreciate that safety is our number one priority.”

@russellcrowe Hi Russell, this information is outlined in the Dangerous Goods section in the booking confirmation and check in... 1/4

— Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) December 29, 2015

@russellcrowe ...reminder emails you will have received. We have also communicated this on Facebook and Twitter, as well as... 2/4

— Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) December 29, 2015

@russellcrowe ...through the media. We understand your frustration, however please appreciate that safety is our number one... 3/4

— Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) December 29, 2015

Hoverboards have become one of this Christmas season’s hottest and most controversial gifts.

Faulty battery chargers have led to several hoverboards catching fire, and online retail giant Amazon has stopped selling them

@VirginAustralia why did you not inform me when I booked my ticket? Where is your duty of responsibility in this?

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) December 29, 2015

Crowe’s online rant set up him for mockery from other Twitter users, including Australian Joel Creasey who pointed out, “You’re a millionare (sic), babe. Get some perspective.”

Crowe responded to the funny man: “I’m a father Joel, with two kids at an airport, trying to start our holiday.”

.@joelcreasey @VirginAustralia I'm a father Joel, with two kids at an airport , trying to start our holiday.

— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) December 29, 2015

@russellcrowe @VirginAustralia oh well thanks for the invite!! I would've looked great in a sarong. 👙🍹☀️

— Joel Creasey (@joelcreasey) December 29, 2015

@russellcrowe @joelcreasey @VirginAustralia Be a crap holiday if the plane fell out of the sky

— Alison Ryan (@al_ryan78) December 29, 2015

@GailUpp @russellcrowe I know right! Cos honestly who wouldn't want this to happen on their plane! 😒 pic.twitter.com/GxnY1am45x

— Jedi Master Nobody (@beczs) December 29, 2015