Denied Exit Row Seat And Meal Choice, American Airlines Passenger Charges Cockpit — Forces 270 People On 8 Hour Journey To Nowhere

Apr 10 2025

An American Airlines passenger forced flight 198 from New York JFK to Milan to divert back to its origin four hours into the trip on Monday night – after he became irate and charged the cockpit because he was refused an exit row seat while traveling with a lap infant and did not receive his first choice of meal.

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“Take Whatever You Want—Just Don’t Let It Shatter”: How Passengers Steal Salt Shakers, Blankets, And Glassware From First Class

Apr 09 2025

A United Airlines flyer admitted to taking a glass off a flight to use at home, and other passengers are weighing in on the things they’ve stolen for their preferred carrier. Am I the only person with UA kleptomania? byu/rbitton inunitedairlines Comment byu/rbitton from discussion inunitedairlines Comment byu/rbitton from discussion inunitedairlines A United flight attendant advised that she only notices passengers taking glassware when doing landing preparation, “while I’m collecting glasses if I’m short a glass” however if it’s off of a first class meal tray “I would never notice.” Their advice? “take whatever you want as long as it doesn’t shatter during landing.” Another employee shared that they have multiple Polaris blankets from nonreving up front.” Just don’t “walk out with it in your hand.” You should “stuff it in your bag B4 deplaning.”…

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