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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
American Airlines passenger restrained, knocked to floor while barging into cockpit: video
Astonishing footage shows an American Airlines passenger being restrained by airline staff after she tried storming the aircraft's cockpit. The incident happened aboard American Airlines Flight 950 from São Paulo, Brazil, to New York City April 24. The video shows a woman being restrained as she stood outside the pilot's cockpit. During the intense moment, she was knocked to the floor. While an airline employee appeared to grab her by her shirt, another passenger jumped up and yelled in Portuguese. The entire incident transpired in the first-class cabin of the plane. 4, Including Children, Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Illinois After-school Camp: Police The rest of the video shows both the man and woman yelling at employees while they frantically attempt to take control of the situation. The New York Post reported that both passengers were removed from the flight. Read On The Fox News App The flight, bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport, then "returned to the gate prior to departure due to a security issue onboard," according to the airline. Brazilian Pro-bolsonaro Protester Who Wrote On Statue With Lipstick Sentenced To 14 Years In Jail: Report "The safety and security of our customers and team members is our top priority, and we thank our customers for their understanding," American Airlines said in a statement to Fox News Digital. The airline added that the plane was "met by law enforcement" and departed again at 12:55 a.m. In November, another unruly air traveler caused a disruption on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Texas. The passenger injured a crew member and was later put into custody. Fox News Digital's Kyle Schmidbauer contributed to this article source: American Airlines passenger restrained, knocked to floor while barging into cockpit: video
Fox News
01-05-2025
- Fox News
American Airlines passenger restrained, knocked to floor while barging into cockpit: video
Astonishing footage shows an American Airlines passenger being restrained by airline staff after she tried storming the aircraft's cockpit. The incident happened aboard American Airlines Flight 950 from São Paulo, Brazil, to New York City April 24. The video shows a woman being restrained as she stood outside the pilot's cockpit. During the intense moment, she was knocked to the floor. While an airline employee appeared to grab her by her shirt, another passenger jumped up and yelled in Portuguese. The entire incident transpired in the first-class cabin of the plane. The rest of the video shows both the man and woman yelling at employees while they frantically attempt to take control of the situation. The New York Post reported that both passengers were removed from the flight. The flight, bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport, then "returned to the gate prior to departure due to a security issue onboard," according to the airline. "The safety and security of our customers and team members is our top priority, and we thank our customers for their understanding," American Airlines said in a statement to Fox News Digital. The airline added that the plane was "met by law enforcement" and departed again at 12:55 a.m.
News.com.au
30-04-2025
- News.com.au
‘Outrageous': Flight descends into chaos after brawl
Shocking video has captured the moment flight attendants are forced to physically restrain a woman after she tried to barge into the cockpit during a New York-bound flight. Bizarre footage taken on the American Airlines flight from Sao Paulo last Thursday shows the woman being knocked to the ground as a male crew member holds her down. The door to the cockpit can be seen wide open as members of the flight crew struggle to close it. The woman, a smartly dressed first-class passengers, begins to confront the flight attendant, sparking an argument. A worker can be heard shouting, 'Get out, get out' as the woman attempts to break her way in to the cockpit again, As the pair continues to scuffle, the woman is knocked to the ground prompting a male passenger to stand up from his seat and begin shouting furiously in Portuguese, telling the woman to 'shut up.' As the woman is ushered back to her seat she begins yelling back at the fellow passenger and attempts to rush towards him. 'You son of a b**ch, disgusting, you can't touch me, you don't know who you're talking to, you're going to get screwed. I went to ask why I was late and this [man] threw me out,' she yelled, according to flight magazine Aeroin. The fight was reportedly triggered after the woman complained about the late takeoff time. Both passengers were handed over to police after the jet returned to the boarding gate following the confrontation on American Airlines flight AA950 from Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to a flight tracking website, the brawl further delayed the flight by over two hours. Video of the fight began circulating after it was shared to social media with viewers divided over the chaotic scenes. 'Karen's are a real thing. Their sense of entitlement is off the chart,' said one person. 'Outrageous. This is what happens when people forget respect,' said another. 'What an idiot,' added a third. However, not all were convinced the passenger was in the wrong. 'Airlines could avoid outbursts like this by keeping passengers informed of the delay — updates at least every 30 minutes in cases like this. It's actually surprising that more people don't react like this out of frustration,' said one. 'This is my kind of girl,' said one star-strucker viewer. It isn't known if the two passengers were charged. American Airlines released a statement on the situation saying, 'On Thursday, 24th April, American Airlines Flight 950, operating from Sao Paulo (GRU) to New York (JFK), returned to the boarding gate prior to departure due to a safety problem on board. 'The safety of our customers and employees is our top priority and we thank everyone for their understanding. The aircraft was received by police officers.'
Time of India
30-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Shocking! Elderly woman threatens to 'kick' crew on delayed flight– what happened next was caught on camera
Air travel can be a stressful experience, with long waits, delays, and cramped spaces. But things took a dramatic turn on an American Airlines flight when an elderly woman tried to force her way into the cockpit, sparking a tense confrontation. What was meant to be a routine flight from São Paulo to New York quickly escalated into chaos. The plane had to return to the gate, and passengers were left waiting for over two hours. Here's how the situation unfolded. Flight disruption: The woman's unsettling move The flight, already delayed, took an unexpected and violent turn when an elderly woman, frustrated by the wait, attempted to approach the cockpit as Flight 950 prepared for takeoff. Her actions immediately raised concern among the flight crew, though her intentions remained unclear. As she neared the cockpit door, flight attendants quickly intervened. However, the situation escalated when a male flight attendant was seen pushing the woman to the ground to stop her from entering the cockpit. This moment of physical restraint only heightened the tension on board, leading to further intense interactions. Threats and a shouting match Watch the video here: The situation only worsened as the woman continued to resist. According to a report presented by India Today, rather than backing down, she threatened the crew members, reportedly saying, 'I will kick them in the ba**s,' as she tried to break free. This shocking display of aggression was just the beginning. Her shouting, laced with insults, quickly filled the cabin as she became more disruptive. According to the flight magazine Aeroin, as quoted by India Today, the situation didn't end there. A man sitting in first class began shouting in Portuguese, adding to the confusion and escalating the incident. The woman's angry outbursts were directed at both the flight attendants and the shouting man. 'You son of a b***h, disgusting, you can't touch me, you don't know who you're talking to, you're going to get screwed. I went to ask why I was late and this (man) threw me out,' she yelled, as she was escorted to the rear of the plane. Flight returns to gate: Police arrive to handle the situation Unable to calm the situation, the flight crew decided to return the plane to the gate. The flight, which had been preparing to take off, was delayed further as both the woman and the disruptive man were escorted off the aircraft by local police. The police were called in after the crew's efforts to manage the situation failed to restore order. As per the India Today report, in a statement, American Airlines explained the delay: 'On Thursday, April 24, American Airlines Flight 950, operating from Sao Paulo (GRU) to New York (JFK), returned to the boarding gate before departure due to a safety problem on board. The safety of our customers and employees is our top priority, and we thank everyone for their understanding.' The incident caused a total delay of two hours and 25 minutes. The flight finally takes off Once the disruptive passengers were removed and the situation was resolved, the flight was cleared for takeoff. Despite the intense scene, Flight 950 eventually departed at 12:55 AM local time, more than two hours later than planned.
Gulf News
30-04-2025
- Gulf News
Viral video: Woman tries to storm cockpit, crew tackles her mid-flight
An American Airlines flight from Sao Paulo to New York descended into chaos on April 24 after a female passenger attempted to force her way into the cockpit, prompting a physical response from crew members. Caught on camera Video footage from inside Flight 950 shows flight attendants confronting the woman near the cockpit door. As the pilot opens the door, the woman attempts to move forward but is quickly tackled to the ground by a male flight attendant. She reportedly threatened to "kick [them]" while resisting restraint. Plane returns to gate, passengers removed As the situation worsened, the pilot made the call to return to the gate. According to the New York Post, both the woman and the disruptive man were removed from the aircraft and handed over to local authorities. American Airlines later confirmed the incident caused a delay of 2 hours and 25 minutes. In a statement, American Airlines said: "On Thursday, April 24, American Airlines Flight 950, operating from São Paulo (GRU) to New York (JFK), returned to the boarding gate prior to departure due to a safety problem on board. The aircraft was received by police officers and later took off at 12:55 a.m. local time." The airline reiterated that the safety of passengers and crew remains its top priority. Airline incidents on the rise This episode adds to a growing list of mid-air disturbances that have forced emergency responses or delays. The FAA and airlines worldwide continue to report an increase in incidents involving unruly passengers since the pandemic.
