Two Passengers Get Into Brutal Fight on Southwest Flight
Mid-air Altercation Breaks Out Between Two Passengers on Southwest Flight to Hawaii
A scuffle erupted onboard a Southwest commercial jet traveling from Oakland to Hawaii on Monday, culminating in one passenger assaulting the other while flight crew intervened to quell the confrontation.
The altercation, captured on camera by a witness and subsequently posted to Instagram, unfolded amidst a dispute between the two individuals over trivial matters.
As tensions escalated, one passenger resorted to physical violence, delivering a barrage of punches to the other’s face, reminiscent of a scene from a boxing match.
Prompt intervention from fellow passengers and flight attendants succeeded in separating the brawlers.
Upon landing on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, local authorities detained the individuals involved, although it remains unclear whether they faced arrest or charges.
Despite the ordeal, the victim of the assault appeared to be uninjured, or at least outwardly so.
A spokesperson for Southwest Airlines issued a statement to Hawaii News Now, confirming the flight’s safe landing and the subsequent involvement of local authorities upon arrival.
The U.S. Department of Transportation also issued a stern warning, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy toward violent or disruptive behavior aboard aircraft.
Per their statement, individuals engaging in such behavior risk criminal prosecution and fines of up to $37,000.
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