The director of Inherent Vice was accepting the Robert Altman Award when he suddenly told the audience, “They will fucking lose your luggage.”

Director Paul Thomas Anderson, center€ at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday.

Chris Pizzello / AP

Paul Thomas Anderson took a sudden jab at American Airlines during the Independent Spirit Awards Saturday, warning the audience, "Don't fly American Airlines."

"They will fucking lose your luggage," he said before walking off the stage.

Via hollywoodreporter.com

The crowd gasped and laughed at what seemed like an awkward moment during the award show, according to a BuzzFeed News reporter in the audience, since American Airlines is one of the premier sponsors for the Indie Spirit Awards.

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