If you've paid good money for your premium airline seat, you might be a little peeved when someone from gets upgraded for free - but would you get violent? This passenger did.
A 42-year-old woman on board a JetBlue flight from New York to San Diego became enraged when a man was moved to a seat in her row without paying extra.
It's alleged he was moved up to one of the airline's "Even More Space" premium seats when it was discovered his in-flight TV monitor was broken.
According to witnesses, the woman became abusive towards her new seatmate and got into an argument with the flight crew, which reportedly became physical. An air marshal intervened and the flight was diverted to Denver. Law enforcement was waiting at the gate.Police said the woman was "volatile and was interfering with the flight crew".
The 137 passengers on board the flight endured a delay of several hours before they were back on their way to San Diego.
Denver police said they aren't pursuing charges.
Do you think its fair to upgrade for free?
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22 Comments
Old saying. "You get what You give".... She must be in line for a world of pain!
Replygood on him.... Ive never been so lucky
ReplyDumbass woman shouldn't have paid for the premium seat then and hoped for a free upgrade like this gentleman received. It is a rare perk that is afforded. It is not like he was bumped up to First Class ahead of her. Any airline that gives upgrades in certain situations in my opinion will get a more loyal following. #$%$ her!
ReplyIts pure selfishness. What is that to you if someone gets upgraded. Whatever good deeds the owner of the plane does for anyone is the business of the company.
ReplyTake a survey of Premium passengers to find out how many of them are taxpayer funded trips anyway..
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