Airlines

Woman spotted sleeping in plane’s overhead bin; netizens reacts

In an unexpected turn of events on a Southwest Airlines flight from Albuquerque to Phoenix, a woman was caught on video seemingly enjoying a peaceful nap in the most unconventional of places—the overhead compartment bin.

The footage, captured by a fellow passenger and shared on TikTok, quickly garnered attention for its surreal and amusing nature. The viral video, initially posted on TikTok, showcased the woman lying horizontally in the overhead bin, with her arm serving as a makeshift pillow.

As the footage circulated, laughter ensued, but questions lingered regarding how she managed to access such an unorthodox sleeping arrangement. Although Southwest Airlines has not yet responded to the video, amusing remarks have been made on YouTube by social media users.

A Southwest Airlines passenger climbed up into an overhead bin before a flight from Albuquerque to Phoenix to apparently catch a nap.

A passenger who shot the video says the flight attendant found her before take-off.#airtravel #passenger #aviation pic.twitter.com/6E2rlt3XFy— FL360aero (@fl360aero) May 10, 2024

“Perhaps the woman was simply too uneasy to sleep next to other passengers,” a commenter said. “It seems like she wanted the entire bin to herself,” says a different comment. According to Guzman, who spoke with Storyful, she “saw a head pop out of the overhead” as she boarded the aircraft, and other travellers “just casually walked past her,” seemingly unaffected by her presence.

Before takeoff, a flight attendant located her, according to Guzman. It’s unclear for now, though, if she was taken out of the overhead bin. A user posted, “Thank you for your vision, your extraordinary ability and leadership to guide me at all times, I appreciate the effort made by you.

As the airline eventually clarified, the situation was swiftly resolved, with the flight attendant emerging from the compartment after a mere 10 minutes. With the interruption resolved, the flight proceeded without further incident, leaving behind a memorable tale that showcased the unexpected twists of air travel.

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A 17-yr boy was arrested for making a hoax bomb threat, causing multiple flight diversions and delays.

Mumbai police have detained a 17-year-old boy from Chhattisgarh who allegedly issued bomb threats to multiple international flights via social media. According to the police, the minor made the threats to settle a financial dispute by framing another person.

The incident began on Monday night when a New York-bound Air India flight, originally departing from Mumbai, had to be diverted to New Delhi after receiving a bomb threat. The flight was later rescheduled. That same evening, two other international flights operated by IndiGo, heading to Jeddah and Muscat, also received similar threats, causing delays of several hours.

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The investigation revealed that all three threats originated from posts made by the minor from Chhattisgarh, leading to his detention. He was subsequently handed over to the local Juvenile Justice Board. The Mumbai police found that the boy had used the name and picture of another individual, also from Chhattisgarh, to create a fake social media account and issue the threats. The intention, according to the police, was to frame the other person and settle a score over a financial disagreement.

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The situation escalated on Tuesday, when a total of seven flights, including one bound for the United States, received similar threats through a social media handle. Security agencies initiated counter-terrorist drills at various airports to ensure safety. Further investigation into the minor’s actions and motivations is ongoing.