Flying is More Frightening Than Ever For This 1 Reason

Flying is just the worst. And it doesn't seem to be getting better.

Ever seen a brawl breakout mid-flight? It's only a matter of time. Because new cell phone footage obtained by Boston25 captured just that on a Spirit Airlines flight right after touchdown at Logan Airport.

It happens more often than ever.

You’re chilling on a plane, minding your own business, when suddenly, chaos erupts in the aisle.

That’s exactly what went down on this flight from Myrtle Beach, SC, to Boston. Departure time: 9:39 p.m. Landing time: 11:44 p.m.

Two dudes going at it, throwing punches like it's a mid-air cage fight.

And who steps in? A brave flight attendant, using her body as a shield to stop the madness.

Talk about dedication.

Nicole Grome, a passenger on the flight, couldn’t believe her eyes. She’s all like, “That poor flight attendant. She was doing her best!”

And she’s right.

Flight attendants don’t sign up for this kind of action when they take the job.

Nicole, her mom, and dad were just trying to get home to Framingham when all this drama unfolded. Her mom, Laura, summed it up perfectly: “You just don’t know what’s going to happen and what may or may not be used as a weapon.” Scary stuff!

According to Boston25, the Gromes hear the argument going on for the duration of the trip.

Shout-out to those flight attendants who managed to calm things down. Allen Grome, Nicole’s dad, gave them props: “Flying is certainly not like it used to be!” Amen to that!

Now, you’d think the drama would end once the plane landed, right? Not so fast.

These guys kept at it until a flight attendant told everyone not involved to scram. One of the brawlers casually strolled off the plane like nothing happened.

According to the Massachusetts State Police, both fighters made it past security without a hitch. And get this: The victim didn’t even want to press charges.

Spirit Airlines wasn’t having any of it. They kicked the troublemakers off their flights for good. Here’s what they said: “We do not tolerate disruptive behavior of any kind.”

Now, here’s the kicker: Unruly passenger incidents are on the rise, folks. According to the International Air Transport Association, things got worse in 2022. More unruly behavior, more verbal abuse, and yup, more physical altercations.

The FAA’s been busy too, dealing with over 1,600 reports of unruly passengers this year alone.

So, what’s the takeaway? Flying might be quicker, but it sure ain’t calmer. And hey, let’s give those flight attendants some extra love—they need it.

Of all the things people who fly find annoying, we now have the 7 most annoying things people do on a plane. They are worthy of your consideration because if you have ever flown, you will probably agree that these are the worst

Most of us remember the commercials for United back in the day. They called themselves the airline that flies the friendly skies. These days, nobody calls themselves that anymore let alone old United. Back in the day flying was an event that most of us didn’t do very often. Unless of course you were a business person who needed to on a regular basis.

It was very common for people to wear their best clothes for their flights. If you look at old pictures from magazines of days, gone by, you will see that most of the passengers were dressed to the nines. Men wore a suit and tie, and the ladies would wear dresses and sometimes hats to match. Those days are long gone!

Now, when you get on board a plane, it is very rare to see somebody dressed nicely. It is much more common to see people dressed down as if they were heading to the gym. Or it’s also very common these days for people to actually wear pajamas on the flight. The glory days of flying are far behind us. Now flying is about as glamorous as riding a Greyhound Bus in the sky

If you thought reclining your seat on a plane was the rudest thing you could do, you're wrong. It's only the FIFTH worst. The site Skyscanner did a big poll on airplane etiquette, and asked 2,000 Americans if they find various activities annoying. According to the results, maybe wait until you're at your hotel to cut those disgusting TOENAILS.

31% would be annoyed, no matter the reason. But especially if their seat is better than yours. This happens a lot and it can be very annoying. If you wanted to fly together, book it together!

Just under a third said you shouldn't be hogging both, even if you're in the middle seat. It’s the battle of the arm rests and it is never enjoyable for anyone to feel squeezed out.

Around a third think it's inconsiderate and unacceptable. This can be a very rude thing to do. Nobody wants to sit behind the person that reclines all the way back as soon as we reach 10,000 feet. Especially if it’s a long flight.

35% will judge you for it.  That's even if your feet somehow smell great. I’m surprised this number is only 35%. Let’s all agree to leave our shoes on if it’s a problem get more comfortable shoes.

Close to 40% hate it when the person next to them won't shut up. This is a problem especially if you were in a long flight. Remember good ear phones make good neighbors.

 This is annoying anywhere, let alone 35,000 feet in the air when there is no escaping. This usually happens after landing when somebody is either looking for a ride or letting a family member know that they have landed. All things we can do through a quiet text.

Like cutting your nails, painting your nails, or trimming your beard in your seat. How is this even a concept what would possess somebody to trim or paint their nails on a flight? If your nails are in need of attention, perhaps you can take care of that at your destination. Please.