Model and activist Tess Holliday accused a United Airlines flight attendant of fat-shaming her during a flight, where the attendant made unsolicited comments about her weight and her family, leading to a 10-minute ordeal. Holliday, who was traveling with her son, chose not to escalate the situation but called for sensitivity training instead of disciplinary action, emphasizing the need for education and awareness to combat fat-shaming.
A woman was arrested at Salt Lake City International Airport after allegedly sexually assaulting a Delta employee and resisting arrest during a flight to Portland, with charges including sexual battery and assault.
An Air Canada flight from Toronto to Las Vegas was diverted to Chicago overnight due to a disruptive passenger, causing a three-hour delay; the passenger was removed by authorities, but no charges have been announced.
A UK tourist caused chaos on a Thai Lion Air flight by demanding an emergency exit row seat due to his size, refusing to move when denied, and blocking the aisle, leading to police being called and him being forcibly removed, delaying the flight.
A woman on a Delta flight from Dallas to Boston was arrested for public intoxication and criminal trespassing after causing a disturbance, refusing to leave the plane, and resisting police, with bodycam footage showing her intoxicated state and tantrums.
A drunk passenger on a Delta flight from Dallas to Boston refused to deboard, leading to the entire plane's evacuation and her subsequent arrest for public intoxication and trespassing, with bodycam footage showing her resisting authorities and causing a disturbance.
A Kansas man, Julius Priester, was arrested after he assaulted a flight attendant and caused a flight from Connecticut to Chicago to be diverted back to Connecticut, where he was taken to hospital and charged with interference with flight crew, facing up to 20 years in prison.
A Japanese flight from Tokyo to Texas was diverted to Seattle after a passenger attempted to open an exit door mid-air due to a medical crisis, leading to an emergency landing and the removal of another unruly passenger; the flight eventually continued to Houston.
Former NFL star Terrell Davis has spoken out about being wrongfully handcuffed in front of his family on a United Airlines flight after a minor interaction with a flight attendant. Davis hopes to bring attention to the incident and affect change, citing similar experiences shared by others. United Airlines has removed the flight attendant from duty and apologized to the media but not directly to Davis.
United Airlines has apologized to Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis after he was handcuffed and removed from a flight due to a flight attendant's accusation that Davis hit him. The airline has removed the flight attendant from duty and is reviewing the incident. Davis, who was traveling with his family, claims he only tapped the attendant's arm to get his attention. Law enforcement later determined the accusation was inaccurate and released Davis.
James Corden was involved in a verbal altercation with a British Airways employee after a turbulent flight from Portugal to the UK. Unlike past incidents where he was criticized for rude behavior, fellow passengers defended him, stating he was advocating for them after an emergency stop in Lisbon. Corden reportedly kept passengers entertained during the ordeal and confronted staff over mismanagement post-landing.
Yellowstone actor Forrie J. Smith was removed from a plane in Houston after refusing to sit next to a passenger wearing a mask, citing discomfort. Smith, who is unvaccinated and has expressed anti-vaccination views, had previously skipped the SAG Awards due to vaccination requirements. In a video, he stated his refusal to be vaccinated and expressed his beliefs against vaccination.
A woman on a Frontier Airlines flight shocked and disgusted fellow passengers when she stripped naked from the waist down in the aisle and attempted to urinate after being denied access to the bathroom. The incident, captured on video and later deleted, occurred during landing and involved threats towards other passengers. The woman, wearing a surgical mask incorrectly, quickly pulled her pants back up and stood up. This is not the first time such incidents have occurred on budget airlines, with previous instances of passengers urinating on the floor and experiencing diarrhea on board.
A Frontier Airlines flight was disrupted by a woman having a meltdown, captured in a video uploaded to Reddit. The woman sobbed, cursed, and screamed at airline employees, claiming she was being kidnapped. Another passenger attempted to mediate and speak to the distraught woman, while a preacher urged others to pray and burst into song. The chaotic scene escalated as the woman climbed over seats, causing other passengers to scramble. Eventually, the flight was diverted to Dallas, and the disruptive woman, the preacher, and another passenger were removed from the plane.
Comedian Marlon Wayans is seeking to have a citation for disturbing the peace thrown out, claiming he was racially targeted by a United Airlines agent at the Denver airport. Wayans' attorney argues that his reaction was justified after being singled out based on his race, while white passengers with the same number of bags were allowed to board the plane. Wayans has expressed his intention to fly with Delta instead of United in the future.
