United Airlines passenger removed after profane outburst at flight attendant
United Airlines. PHOTO: AFP
A United Airlines passenger was removed from a flight at Newark Liberty International Airport after erupting in a profanity-laced tirade against a flight attendant during a delay.
The incident, which was captured on video by a fellow traveler, quickly went viral on social media, amassing nearly half a million views since it was posted.
According to the recording, the passenger, a blonde woman in a window seat, confronted a flight attendant while the plane was temporarily halted on the tarmac.
She repeatedly cursed at the crew, calling the attendant a derogatory term and insisting she had the right to stand because of the long delay.
At one point, she exclaimed, “Not a problem at all. Really not a problem for me to want to f–king stand. F–king c–ts.”
Passenger kicked off United Airlines flight in Newark after cursing out a flight attendant “f–king c–ts.”
The flight to Charleston was delayed three hours before boarding and then held another hour and a half on the tarmac
“I’m getting up. I’m allowed to stand up. When you keep… pic.twitter.com/mr3IfI6vLUOther passengers tried to intervene, but the woman continued escalating her behavior. Witnesses noted that she began directing disturbing comments at fellow travelers, including telling them to harm themselves, while also detailing personal struggles.
One passenger reminded her that others had urgent matters, including attending a family funeral, highlighting the broader stress aboard the plane.
Crew members responded swiftly and professionally, ensuring the safety of all passengers. Airport security and flight staff escorted the woman off the plane.
Observers noted that she remained defiant, putting on sunglasses and exclaiming, “Thank God,” as she was removed.
The viral video comes amid ongoing airline disruptions caused by the US government shutdown earlier in November, which led to staffing shortages and delays at major airports nationwide.
Passengers praised the professionalism and calmness of the flight attendants during the tense situation, calling them “angels” for managing the confrontation without incident.
The flight, which was bound for Charleston, South Carolina, eventually continued after the disruptive passenger was removed, allowing other travelers to proceed to their destinations safely.