On Saturday morning, the passengers on an American Airlines flight to Miami were shocked when a man began screaming and acting erratically. The unidentified passenger’s emotional outburst escalated quickly, as he shouted in Spanish, “Help, they’re trying to kill me!” The situation became increasingly chaotic as the man thrashed about, prompting the crew and fellow passengers to take action in restraining him with duct tape.
According to Local 10, one crew member and four passengers worked together to subdue the man and cover his mouth with tape. Cellphone footage captured the intense struggle in the airplane galley. A passenger on the flight, who witnessed the disturbing scene, expressed their disbelief to the news outlet, stating, “This is very nerve-racking, that’s crazy that happens, you know.”
This incident on the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Miami International Airport is just another example of passenger misconduct on an American Airlines flight. In another recent incident, a gay married couple became enraged when American Airlines did not allow them to travel with their pet dogs after their flight was delayed. One of the men angrily proclaimed, “The Charlotte airport f*cked us over,” causing a public disturbance.
In March, another American Airlines flight was delayed for almost two hours due to a heated argument between two flight attendants. The situation became so intense that both attendants ended up leaving the aircraft. Witnesses reported that the male flight attendant had made the female flight attendant cry during the altercation in the middle of the plane’s aisle.
These incidents raise concerns about the safety and security of passengers on American Airlines flights. The use of duct tape in restraining a passenger may seem extreme, but it highlights the desperate measures that were necessary in this situation. It also brings attention to the importance of properly handling and de-escalating confrontations in the airline industry.
Currently, there have been no reports of any arrests made in regards to the screaming man who was duct-taped on the flight to Miami. Thankfully, the incident did not result in any flight delays, according to flightaware.com.
This is not the first time American Airlines has faced backlash for their handling of unruly passengers. The safety and well-being of passengers and crew should always be the top priority for any airline. It is crucial for the airline industry to have proper protocols in place for handling these types of situations to ensure the comfort and security of all passengers on board.
As the use of social media continues to grow, incidents like this are easily documented and shared with the public. It is important for airlines to address and learn from these events to prevent future occurrences. Passengers should be able to feel safe and secure while traveling, and it is the responsibility of the airlines to ensure that this is always the case.
In the words of one of the passengers on the American Airlines flight to Miami, “This is very nerve-racking.” No one should have to fear for their safety during a flight, and it is crucial for airlines to take immediate action to de-escalate any potential threats to the security of their passengers and crew.