<p>A mid-air fight broke out on an Air Asia flight that took off from Kuala Lumpur heading to China late Monday when a male passenger reportedly requested three women sitting near him to remain quiet after the cabin lights were dimmed. The trio refused and began talking loudly, which inflicted frustration on the male passenger, who said, “Shut up. Are you stupid? I want to sleep.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The incident was posted on the social media platform, which was captured by a fellow passenger. The shocking video shows a woman dressed in green leaning forward on the seat and striking the man repeatedly. However, the man tried to hide under his tray table to avoid being hit, according to a video posted by Viral Press.</p><h3>Investigation launched</h3><p>Meanwhile, the flight crew came in to separate those involved in the altercation. “We were sitting behind the row of women and listened to the quarrel,” said a woman who filmed the incident.</p><p>“They were chatting too loudly while the lights were turned off, and the man in front asked them to be silent because he wanted to sleep. His tone was quite aggressive," she added.</p><p>However, it was not clear if anyone was apprehended immediately after the flight landed in Sichuan.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-hong-kong-to-delhi-flight-catches-fire-shortly-after-landing-plane-grounded-for-investigation-1753190344198">Air India Hong Kong to Delhi flight catches fire shortly after landing; plane grounded for investigation</a></p>

<p>Authorities at the Airport Public Security Bureau of the Sichuan Provincial Public Security Department have now launched a probe, the Daily Mail reported. The development unfolded after a passenger wearing a “too busy doing nothing” top was dragged off the jet after following the demand of an aisle seat for his big frame.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The passenger reportedly complained that there was not enough space in his window seat on the Thai Lion Air flight taking off from Bangkok.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The incident took place after three women sitting near a man began talking loudly while the cabin lights were dimmed. Later, the man requested them to remain quiet, but the trio refused to remain silent.

A mid-air fight broke out on an Air Asia flight that took off from Kuala Lumpur heading to China late Monday when a male passenger reportedly requested three women sitting near him to remain quiet after the cabin lights were dimmed. The trio refused and began talking loudly, which inflicted frustration on the male passenger, who said, “Shut up. Are you stupid? I want to sleep.” The incident was posted on the social media platform, which was captured by a fellow passenger. The shocking video shows a woman dressed in green leaning forward on the seat and striking the man repeatedly. However, the man tried to hide under his tray table to avoid being hit, according to a video posted by Viral Press. Investigation launched Meanwhile, the flight crew came in to separate those involved in the altercation. “We were sitting behind the row of women and listened to the quarrel,” said a woman who filmed the incident. “They were chatting too loudly while the lights were turned off, and the man in front asked them to be silent because he wanted to sleep. His tone was quite aggressive," she added. However, it was not clear if anyone was apprehended immediately after the flight landed in Sichuan. Also read: Air India Hong Kong to Delhi flight catches fire shortly after landing; plane grounded for investigation

<p>The incident took place after three women sitting near a man began talking loudly while the cabin lights were dimmed. Later, the man requested them to remain quiet, but the trio refused to remain silent.</p>

'Shut up, are you stupid?: Mid air brawl erupts on Air Asia flight en route to China from Kuala Lumpur

<p>An Air Canada flight was diverted to the Canadian city of Winnipeg after a 16-year-old passenger allegedly attacked a family member mid-air, said the police. The teenager who was reportedly restrained by the crew and passengers was later arrested.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About the incident</strong></h2>

<p>The alleged assault took place on Air Canada Flight 137 on Wednesday (Jan 3) which was flying&nbsp;from the Canadian city of Toronto to Calgary, according to a statement by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 16-year-old boy assaulted another passenger, who police said was a family member.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Around 12:20 pm (local time), Winnipeg Richardson International Airport RCMP “received a report of a flight diversion to Winnipeg due to an unruly passenger on board who had assaulted a passenger,” said the Canadian police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Airline employees and passengers were able to restrain the youth following the assault,” it added. The 16-year-old boy, who was not identified was said to be from Grande Prairie, a city in northwest Alberta.</p>

<p>The flight was diverted to Winnipeg where upon landing, the suspect was promptly arrested and later taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation, said the police.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“The adult passenger was treated on scene for minor physical injuries,” the RCMP said in a statement, adding that “No other passengers required medical assistance.”</p>

<h2><strong>Passenger behaviour</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, there has been an uptick in the number of incidents related to unruly passengers especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

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<p>According to a recent report by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the number of such incidents reported has risen from 1,161 in 2019 to 2,031 in the last year.&nbsp;</p>

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An Air Canada flight was diverted to the Canadian city of Winnipeg after a 16-year-old passenger allegedly attacked a family member mid-air, said the police. The teenager who was reportedly restrained by the crew and passengers was later arrested.

An Air Canada flight was diverted to the Canadian city of Winnipeg after a 16-year-old passenger allegedly attacked a family member mid-air, said the police. The teenager who was reportedly restrained by the crew and passengers was later arrested. About the incident The alleged assault took place on Air Canada Flight 137 on Wednesday (Jan 3) which was flying from the Canadian city of Toronto to Calgary, according to a statement by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The 16-year-old boy assaulted another passenger, who police said was a family member. ALSO READ | Air Canada: 49-year-old disabled man drags himself off plane as airline didn't provide wheelchair Around 12:20 pm (local time), Winnipeg Richardson International Airport RCMP “received a report of a flight diversion to Winnipeg due to an unruly passenger on board who had assaulted a passenger,” said the Canadian police. “Airline employees and passengers were able to restrain the youth following the assault,” it added. The 16-year-old boy, who was not identified was said to be from Grande Prairie, a city in northwest Alberta. The flight was diverted to Winnipeg where upon landing, the suspect was promptly arrested and later taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation, said the police. ALSO READ | Air Canada kicks out two passengers who refused to sit on vomit-soiled seats “The adult passenger was treated on scene for minor physical injuries,” the RCMP said in a statement, adding that “No other passengers required medical assistance.” Passenger behaviour Notably, there has been an uptick in the number of incidents related to unruly passengers especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. ALSO READ | US-based firm sues Air Canada over $17 million gold and cash heist According to a recent report by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the number of such incidents reported has risen from 1,161 in 2019 to 2,031 in the last year. (With inputs from agencies)

Air Canada plane diverted after 16-year-old 'attacks' family member mid-flight

<p>Soon after a video went viral in which an IndiGo air hostess gave an apt reply to a passenger for calling her a 'servant', another video of two passengers fighting mid-air on a Thai Smile Airways' Bangkok to Kolkata flight took the internet by storm.&nbsp;As per reports, a passenger who was sitting on seat 37C refused to upright his seat before take-off, after which the other passenger complained about him. The Captain was then informed by the crew as the flight was facing a delay for a short period.</p>

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<p>After this, the passenger, who was sitting on 41C, started slapping the co-traveller who was not ready to upright his seat, as the co-passengers intervened. As the viral video shows, the brawl intensified and it was required to take timely action.</p>

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<p>After the video went viral, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security demanded a detailed report of the brawl from the concerned authority.</p>

<p>"We've taken note of the viral video, which shows a fight between passengers on a Thai Airways flight to Kolkata," BCAS DG Zulfiquar Hasan.</p>

<p>The viral video garnered millions of views and also brought to light the issue of unruly passengers and the cabin crew's safety.</p>

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<p>“This person MUST BE IN NO FLY LIST, potential threat to anyone and everyone on board,” wrote one Twitter user. “This is absolutely barbaric,” another said.</p>

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<p>As per reports, a flight disturbance incident report was submitted by Thai Smile Airways to the Indian Aviation Authorities, which stated that passenger 37C did not follow safety rules.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Soon after a video went viral in which an IndiGo air hostess gave an apt reply to a passenger for calling her a 'servant', another video of two passengers fighting mid-air on a Thai Smile Airways' Bangkok to Kolkata flight took the internet by storm.

Soon after a video went viral in which an IndiGo air hostess gave an apt reply to a passenger for calling her a 'servant', another video of two passengers fighting mid-air on a Thai Smile Airways' Bangkok to Kolkata flight took the internet by storm. As per reports, a passenger who was sitting on seat 37C refused to upright his seat before take-off, after which the other passenger complained about him. The Captain was then informed by the crew as the flight was facing a delay for a short period. ALSO READ| ‘Small d*** energy’: Greta Thunberg responds to Andrew Tate’s supercar flex on Twitter. He replies. After this, the passenger, who was sitting on 41C, started slapping the co-traveller who was not ready to upright his seat, as the co-passengers intervened. As the viral video shows, the brawl intensified and it was required to take timely action. #AirRage Video of a fight between pax that broke out on @ThaiSmileAirway flight Reportedly on a Bangkok-India flight of Dec 27 pic.twitter.com/qyGJdaWXxC — Saurabh Sinha (@27saurabhsinha) December 28, 2022 × After the video went viral, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security demanded a detailed report of the brawl from the concerned authority. "We've taken note of the viral video, which shows a fight between passengers on a Thai Airways flight to Kolkata," BCAS DG Zulfiquar Hasan. The viral video garnered millions of views and also brought to light the issue of unruly passengers and the cabin crew's safety. WATCH| Gravitas: New viral weight loss fad “This person MUST BE IN NO FLY LIST, potential threat to anyone and everyone on board,” wrote one Twitter user. “This is absolutely barbaric,” another said. This person MUST BE IN NO FLY LIST, potential threat to anyone and everyone on board. — Sachin (@sachmihika) December 28, 2022 × As per reports, a flight disturbance incident report was submitted by Thai Smile Airways to the Indian Aviation Authorities, which stated that passenger 37C did not follow safety rules. (With inputs from agencies)

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'Shut up, are you stupid?: Mid air brawl erupts on Air Asia flight en route to China from Kuala Lumpur

Air Canada plane diverted after 16-year-old 'attacks' family member mid-flight

WATCH| Mid-air brawl between Indian passengers on Bangkok-Kolkata flight goes viral