A United Airlines passenger on an Airbus short haul international flight to Houston was apparently drunk, arguing with the crew and his father. A flight attendant warns him that he will not fly United again and threatens him with wrist restraints. The captain then orders everyone seated: ““Protect the flight deck at all costs. Please protect yourself. Remain safe.” And then the rest of the flight takes him down.
Things actually start off slowly, but the captain clearly sees where this is heading.
Flight attendant: “You’re not behaving at all. I’m gonna call the captain. You’re not gonna fly United again, and we’re gonna put you in some [likely: wrist restraints].”
Flight attendant: “All right, okay? So please behave. This is a matter of safety. You’ve been drinking. ..You’re an adult. Your father is here. Do you want to embarrass him even more? Behave.”
Male voices: “You’re weak.” “No, you’re weak.”
Passenger: “Okay,” then tells his father: “[Do as you will], Dad. Don’t be f$#%king weak. Do not bow down.”
Captain over PA: “This is the captain. I need everybody in their seats at this time. We have an issue… Protect the flight deck at all costs. Please protect yourself. Remain safe. Remain seated. Thank you.
Passenger: “Don’t start with that bulls$#t.”
Here’s part two of the incident. Passengers surround the man while a flight attendant repeatedly orders him to sit. He struggles, and several adults pin him across the seats, controlling his head, torso, arms and legs.
The group coordinates the restraint with variations of “you hold that,” “I’ve got it” and “I’ve got another one.”
Several people repeatedly say, “Make sure he’s breathing” and the responding passengers reposition him and bring him more upright. He continues arguing and insulting them.
@user6151920635483 Pt 2 @United Airlines @Grizzy #unitedairlines #houston #drunk #reels #crazy ♬ original sound – ninjap713
One commenter suggests witnessing the arrival, that the passenger “goes to jail” and that the father made his connection. Dad didn’t even stay in Houston with his incarcerated son!
#1: If it wasn’t for the passengers, the company doesnt provide a safe flying experience. #2 In this short run trip he magically became drunk? Of course not he was already intoxicated. Either Front Gate Staff, Air bridge staff and flight attendents Either failed to recognize odor, physical and verbal cues or they simply ignored it hoping for the best. Bottom l8ne putting the company and passengers at risk.
The FA calling him an “adult” was more than generous. Of all places to act the fool, an airplane actively in flight is probably not a good idea. There should be zero tolerance for this cr@p on flights or in the airport and a permanent ban should be the reward for playing these stupid games. People are so unhinged now days, it’s a dangerous time in the ribbon of human existence, folks simply think they can get away with anything.
Is the “protect the flight deck at all costs” line part of a standard PA for unruly passengers? It doesn’t seem to match the situation – feels over dramatic, at least based on what’s seen in the video, there doesn’t appear to be a threat to the flight deck.
Your belt around his neck gets the job done
“Your belt around his neck gets the job done”
I like how you think.
No punishment so it will happen time after time and eventually when one of these nutjobs brings down a plane those that think these people non threatening to society will be nowhere to be seen.
@George Nathan Romey — Why do you so often repeat outright lies like that?
There are definitely consequences; most of these incidents lead to bans by airlines, arrest, prosecution, jail time, fines, etc. The aftermath takes time, effort, money, isn’t as salacious, and often isn’t reported on.
(*sigh* Do we need to explain ‘germ theory’ and ‘object permanence’ concepts to you, yet again? ‘Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t real…’)
That said, as someone who claims to be a Concierge Key on here, George, you travel frequently enough and must know that incidents like this are an outlier; most flights operate without issue.
Honestly, this story is pretty sad. This guy needs real help. Hope he gets better. This is not okay.
@Erik ……or piano wire with ring loops on each end. Amazing how fast that’ll subdue a raging belligerent.