Disorderly Passenger Strips Naked, Soils Seat on Southwest Flight at Chicago Airport
Ever wondered about the consequences of dropping your pants and doing your business on a plane seat? Well, the answer comes straight from the headlines - you'll likely end up in a tussle with the law upon landing.
Last week, a passenger aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Chicago Midway tested the limits of airline etiquette. And boy, did she get the attention she craved. NBC Chicago reported that upon the plane's landing, the police were called to the gate.
A airborne Southwest Airlines jet heads towards Midway Airport in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
The offending passenger had reportedly kicked off her clothes, defecated on her seat, and caused the plane to be temporarily grounded due to the necessary cleaning measures. Southwest released a statement confirming that law enforcement and medical personnel had responded to an "incident involving a customer."
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While the airline tactfully sugar-coated the incident, a source spilled the beans to NBC News. They revealed that the passenger removed her clothes, dropped a deuce on her seat, and left the crew with a mountainous cleanup task.
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Southwest's official statement added, "Our customer service teams are reaching out to those onboard to apologize for the incident and any disruptions to their travel plans."
"The safety of our customers and employees is our top priority, and we appreciate the professionalism of our flight crew," the airline continued[1].
It's only natural to view the situation in such a manner. The airline isn't liable for hiring someone to shed their clothes and soil a seat. Such unpredictable events lead to lost time and resources, including the aircraft being taken out of rotation while it's sanitized[2].
Ultimately, despite the incident, there's little for Southwest Airlines to apologize for. Shit happens, and at times, it's beyond anyone's control. You're cruising along smoothly, then an unsuspecting passenger allegedly decides to take advantage of their seat as a restroom. That's not exactly something Southwest Airlines can plan for.
[1] https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/southwest-airlines-passenger-nude-defecates-on-flight-philadelphia-to-chicago/2568479/[2] https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/17/sick-passenger-causes-southwest-flight-to-divert-to-philadelphia-airport-.html[3] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-62393546.amp
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- Despite the incident involving a passenger removing her clothes and defecating on a Southwest Airlines flight, the airline's statement emphasized the importance of prioritizing customer and employee safety.
- NBC News, in a spicy scoop, reported that the offending passenger had caused a major cleanup task for the Southwest Airlines crew.
- The general news outlets, including NBC Chicago and CNBC, covered the story of the unruly passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight.
- In response to Southwest's incident, Frontier Airlines announced a counteroffensive ploy offering free baggage to passengers, making travel lifestyle more affordable.
