Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant assaulted by unruly passenger

Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant assaulted by unruly passenger
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[@hipretty]

"The federal government is talking about a lifetime ban on flying with any airline for people who assault flight crew members" ...STOP talking about it and DO IT!!!!

[@50buttfish]

REALLY, REALLY think about it. If you're a tourist, and not in the USA, you definitely will have return issues. If in Hawaii, SWIM; If in Europe, become a European; If you want, YOU can WALK back home, if you have proof of who you are (your bags are either at the airport; or sent to your home). Enjoy the outcast lifestyle, we shall come up with a wayward name for these kind of people. 🤣

[@damiantoth8577]

Just another federal government cheerleader.

[@lovelyms2964]

EXACTLY

[@govinda102000]

Well at least some airlines ban them after the assaults.

[@Charliefox71]

@@damiantoth8577 Not really. Seems like he’s someone who thinks that people should be forced to take responsibility for their actions. Act like an asshole on a plane, pay the price.

[@adanr2389]

These people are putting the lives of many others at risk. They need to be fined and banned and even jailed.

[@sarge420]

Assualy & battery

[@johnjones5354]

Arrest, charge and try him for attempted air piracy. Life sentence. Fine them $10,000 per passenger affected, and $100,000 for the flight attendant. Also fine them for the cost to the airline. Lifetime all airlines global no fly list. If they can't pay the fines, assess it on his parents, who should have raised him better.

[@andreelindevall1203]

send them to laborcamps

[@NOV123]

Their second home!

[@robinhood1969phonykingssuck]

The people that create these planes in the first place too!! UGH "Safety is our Number one Priority"! "Step onto this rocket"! lol

[@bobebert1466]

Pre-flight announcement -- " any passenger who lays a hand on any flight crew will be placed on the NO FLY LIST " permanently

[@collectorofcats294]

That is a good idea!!!

[@50buttfish]

"AND, ejected from the aircraft, once we level off at cruise altitude, which today will be 35,000 ft.

[@dukecity7688]

Affirmative. Wish they would.

[@Me97202]

Flight ban for life for these despicable passengers. They should be charged as hijackers.

[@damiantoth8577]

Another federal government cheerleader.

[@DaveDepilot-KFRG]

LOL @ hijackers. Are you insane????

[@brianminter2472]

At Me, I liked your comment. I am still working out whether the other two comments you received are at this point viable. Intelligence is in the eye of the beholder, and to be honest with you, I am still trying to work out if I am blind or not Honest comments are not always received well by the DUMBOS out there in Cuckoo Land. Best wishes from me. I don,t hide behind stupid phydonames like the majority of cretins who make a comment and run. Anyway ,AT ME, best of luck, Brian Minter. Australia.

[@DaveDepilot-KFRG]

@@brianminter2472 viable? Did you learn a new word today and wanted to use it? Too bad you used it incorrectly. How can a comment be viable?

[@brianminter2472]

At Dave Delipot, Another one like you crawls out of the woodwork. I just wait for inane comments like yours. This is what I look forward to, and laugh my ass off. There is always an empty head out there, and you just joined the club ......... Welcome to the land of ,, I just peed my pants,, What do I do next Mommy??????????¿??¿

[@victorhoe2321]

It's time to get serious with no-fly list for these in air assaults for what ever reason.

[@nivekyentrouc1200]

He will be on a 20 year no fly list at a Federal facility.

[@kateysandon]

Exactly ❤️

[@charmingjinx9379]

We need a fast method to drug/alcohol test passengers before they board, and no more alcohol service on flights. I bet this guy was intoxicated.

[@death2pc]

NO FLY AND PRISON, 5 years MINIMUM.

[@NozomuYume]

@@charmingjinx9379 I appreciate alcohol to help me relax on the flight. Moreover when I'm drunk I don't randomly punch people -- there is something wrong with people who do.

[@lisacodling6501]

There is no place in society for these types of people

[@Torrque]

Sure there is; sharks need food. That would be a invaluable service to society to assist in the food chain for sealife.

[@andrerodriguez7603]

This is trump’s world, expect allot more of this behavior if he’s elected for president in November.

[@austenmckenna5555]

Incidents like these are awful. There should be severe legal punishment for this type of assault. These people shouldn't be striking anyone especially a trained professional in safety and flight procedures. I know I would have been out of my seat in a flash to go to the aid of the flight attendant!

[@barbarahawki9712]

It's a federal crime! Sooooo

[@glennlopez6772]

For those of who cannot afford to fly around the place due to our "karma" how could we expect to see such behaviour from such "successful" people! How could they get there!

[@sqd37l]

"weelz, iz be droopin demz apoo creem wippin rawls aboo"

[@veramae4098]

I wonder if the airlines would make the seats a little wider and give us a little more leg room again, if these attacks wouldn't stop

[@LauraVillasenor-bf8ni]

They should put Air Marshall's back on some flights. If people continue to behave this way, they'll start banning alcohol 🍸 Unfortunately, some people come to the airport drunk an unruly. Flight attendants shouldn't have to deal with this nonsense.

[@jimgood1949]

The federal government is talking about a lifetime ban on flying with any airline for people who assault flight crew members. That guy better buy a boat if he wants to visit another island.

[@damiantoth8577]

Another federal government cheerleader.

[@bconni2]

with the current regime, i'm sure that ban would only apply to White people.

[@lostchild2003]

@@damiantoth8577 At least he isn't a troll like you.

[@damiantoth8577]

@@lostchild2003 Rather be a troll, than a cheerleader for the Fed.

[@renatofabbro5263]

@@damiantoth8577 Get a life.

[@lavalampluva55401]

This happened after 15 minutes into the flight. It's a 45 minute flight. My God can't people even act like decently for just under one hour!!??

[@LeilaniG808]

These people SHOULD be slapped with the highest penalties!

[@C96712]

death penalty?

[@JimmyOgilvie52]

@Idi B Alcohol. Never fails.

[@damiantoth8577]

So why would a flight attendant be put on a higher priority than anyone else?

[@condorX2]

@Idi B I doubt it's mental illness since it happened so often. It's feeling entitled that got people bent over backwards.

[@teofilstevenson]

@@damiantoth8577 this involves more than just the direct victim clueless boy

[@leilanik.3918]

Put this man on the “no fly” list and keep our Hawaiian Airlines `Ohana safe from bullies who think they have the right to punch the flight crew for doing their job. Auwe! The perpetrator looked local (from the back) and from his size looked like he could do some damage. I hope the flight attendant is ok and can get past this traumatic event.

[@martingardner9124]

Absolutely.

[@CryMeARiver63]

It may take awhile for him to get over that . Especially being attacked from behind . I also hope he is ok . This childish behavior needs to stop.

[@johnkeller6171]

Heck with the no fly list stick him in jail period and drop the key to his cell into Mauna loa.

[@AV-sl5wv]

You kidding Jessy white will come to the rescue lol

[@ThePrez49]

@@johnkeller6171 And then, maybe drop the assailant in Kilauea... 🌋

[@davidwaterhouse1181]

The airline companies need to install ejection seats,on airplanes for unruley passengers.

[@DivineSimply]

Either that or a trap door down a chute into the cargo hold.

[@somchitleang1001]

They should have an a-hole eject button, or capsule where you put them in. And then eject it during mid flight.

[@robdog7516]

Hahaha. I like it.

[@kellygervais3440]

Lmfao, lmfao 😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@knighthauler4792]

Trap door, cheaper.

[@jpmc271]

I thoroughly enjoyed my 12 hour flight from JFK to Honolulu aboard Hawaiian Airlines. Despite being packed in like sardines we were given extra cookies and drinks when asked. Space was given to stretch and walk. And all the crew were so nice and accommodating. Cheers to you Hawaiian.

[@veramae4098]

"Pak in like sardines ..." is right and may be part of the problem.

[@megatop412]

Wow so it really is a 12-hour flight from Kennedy. I would appreciate not having a layover in LAX but that is definitely a long flight.

[@TL-wy1nk]

Throw the book at him and a 45k fine. I hope he likes prison.

[@__maroon__]

People who assault flight attendants should be put on a no-fly list for any airline.

[@stevenevangelist5221]

New law says there not allowed to fly an airlines again.

[@paulready8897]

Should be put on a permanent no fly list with all airlines.

[@manuelmoraleda9684]

Everyone should know that these flight attendants are trained to save your life in case of an emergency. Attacking them meant that passengers being deprived of well trained staff to save them. For this culprit, no more airline trips for you and an added prison time. Those passengers who subdued this culprit, they should be given rewards.

[@Mccx-l4k]

Mandatory 10yrs prison for assaulting flight attendants or any other members of the crew. No exceptions!

[@manuelmoraleda9684]

@@Mccx-l4k Ditto plus a ban from all airlines.

[@zacharytaylor6677]

Put his as$ in jail for 10years .

[@kamuelalee]

The sheriff's deputy asked "You saw what happened?" as if to confirm possible witnesses for this federal offense case

[@toshioikene8200]

I did but I no like testify. They going force the jab or one brain scrambler to get into the court room.

[@carmeng5421]

Well of course, witnesses are always important.

[@morninginspirit6436]

Let him swim back to the mainland !!

[@stuartlee6622]

Or the continent from which he came.

[@byronharano2391]

One jerk cause everyone to be delayed. I hope this yo-yo remains in a State facility for a long time.

[@naomimuranaka9409]

He probably beats women. Throw him in prison and put him on the violent offender registry!

[@MaxRider49er]

Put him in a cell with some of Da Braddahs!! We'll see how tough he is!

[@kamanakanawahine596]

He won’t survive. Big and bad until he is faced with someone who matches his energy and then he runs scared.

[@gwav64]

Why can’t people just sit down, not holler or shout, act respectful, be aware of other human beings, and enjoy the flight? Good grief!! Mandatory prison sentences and lifetime bans from flying on any airline should be the remedy for these kinds of cases that disrupt flights and feature violence.

[@randallsmith6617]

I was so shocked to see what he looked like!

[@Graygeezer]

Good on those passengers for getting on top of the situation at the first sign of trouble! Whether it’s a terrorist or a fool, you can’t know at first blush. Proactive citizens are the key to a safe and free society.

[@sheriefleming8117]

This is past ridiculous! I travel a lot and this is on my list of fears. I can careless if this is the first time or fifth time the person got in trouble with the law. When these types of crimes are committed on a plan it out the lives of all those flying at risk. He needs to be incarcerated until his court date, serve the maximum time, added to the no-fly list, pay the airline for gas charges for turning the plane around and pay the airline attendant medical bill plus restitution.

[@speaktruth9313]

Add he should be fined by each passenger for their loss of safety coverage of passengers due to the injuries.

[@ohboy592]

Anyone with an assault charge or have a felony should be put on the NO-FLY LIST, hope laws will be passed to protect the good, kind, law-abiding citizens who are flying.

[@inflightreports]

The biggest problem I see here is that pretty much everyone's recording vertical.

[@mikehunt545]

Immediately though the same.

[@AliValentine143]

It's a new thing for Shorts and scrollers, but why...wwwhhhyyyy?

[@_bones562]

Not a assault.........a FEDERAL Assault . guarentee time.

[@gavannoelles6389]

You never know why the person ultimately did it. Perhaps he knew the flight attendant or they have some history. This person inconvenienced everyone else on that plane. They need stiffer penalties for people who act like this on an aircraft. He should also not be allowed to fly Hawaiian Airlines again.

[@carmeng5421]

Not fly on any other airline

[@donnaviestenz7773]

There should be a list for all airlines to access for these types.

[@50buttfish]

It's FEDERAL already, they GOT IT!

[@russellalgoso5662]

I feel for the passenger's that were inconvenienced be cause of an idiot who thinks their above the law. Let the passenger's enforce their own justice.

[@offplanetevent]

Isn't that what happened?

[@carmeng5421]

You're SO right! The aircraft need to dump fuel in order to land again, unless it's not full, not to mention the hassle of landing again, going to the gate, etc. Then waiting to take off again, etc. I don't get it, why these things happen so much now.

[@derekwall200]

man 15 years ago incidents like this only would occur once maybe twice per year, now it seems like it's happening several times per day

[@MichaelTurner-cd7er]

FAA needs to do more than just threatened fines and imprisonment. They need to enforce it.

[@anacletwilliams8315]

Yeah! Enforce it!

[@PS-Straya_M8]

Should be instant federal minimum 12 month jail time for assaulting aircrew!

[@robbinmizushima5907]

I just flew on Hawaiian Airlines on flight 181 from Hilo and flight 283 to Lihue and thank god it was a peaceful flight. Hope that this flight attendant is ok and I love Hawaiian Airlines and there needs to be more actions to be taken to protect passengers and crew from these types of incidents.

[@barryrudge1576]

I hope the airline sues the man for the extra costs in turning the aircraft around as well as the criminal courts dealing with the assault. This sort of person needs behaviour needs to be clamped down on and dealt with severely

[@rosettawilliams7959]

Charge him for “ jet fuel” on the turn around. Garnish their account immediately. Then all this would not be a problem.

[@vitocorleone8323]

And give him a free flying lesson out the back door.

[@princevinny0073]

😢😭🙁 poor flight attendant he He’s trying to offer everyone food and drinks he’s probably more scared to approach any1 but does it with kindness in his heart and this is what u do u beat him shame on u sir

[@aprilsmith3683]

Absolutely ridiculous behaviour... Pleased that others immediately reacted... 🇿🇦

[@khagen50]

Brah! This is insane! WTF is wrong with people now days??

[@marilynwallace1050]

And it's only an hour flight! Geez.

[@raumir70]

It’s so annoying to see people’s first reaction is to pull out their phones and record. Whyyyy!? If anything why don’t you help. What society are we living in that your first reaction is to pull out your phone to relive the moment in the future. So weird.

[@dyates6380]

I remember when things like this almost NEVER happened. These days with so many "programs" for the ignorant, free lunch crowd, it's commonplace. Now, taking a flight is almost like riding a subway or a city bus, and the destination is Walmart.

[@britth38930]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@genevielucious4945]

These passengers need to be banned from flying.

[@kayganda341]

The flight attendants are always nice, wow not good especially a flight within the islands

[@an0n71]

Air flights: STOP SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CMON COMMON SENSE!!

[@jkhegarty4317]

I agree! A no fly list should be started on any assault to the flight staff. This list should be shared among the other airlines. If you cannot be civil, stay home! Not only are you a nuisance, but a danger to all on the flight. Don't travel the "friendly" skies.

[@jerrypolverino6025]

We need an international do not fly list. The offending passenger needs to pay for expense of landing, takeoff and inconvenience.

[@missyrabbit5250]

These airlines make millions of dollars. They need to address these assault issues 1. Put air Marshall on each flight. 2. Lifetime federal ban off all airlines for physical assault, and 5 year minimum ban for verbal assault 3. Huge mandatory fine for cost of flight redirection 4. Mandatory minimum federal time behind bars

[@jamesgasper7559]

Nothing like federal charges; get ready for a prison term

[@trisi1977]

I'll never understand why people think they have the right to just swing on somebody like that.

[@jeffreyb8770]

A male flight attendant was at the center of the early AIDS disaster.

[@dojo1249]

they really need to start screening people for mental problems and DUIs before they can get on planes. the offenders dont need fines, they need real jail time 1-5 years in prison plus heavy fine$$$$$$

[@vanly8131]

Respect and appreciate is all I can said to everything in these days. Wish everyone a safe and peaceful journey.

[@richardcogbill6791]

If it were only possible to eject such an unruly passenger while in mid flight over the ocean.

[@brettschmidt5929]

What a waste of a parachute!

[@richardcogbill6791]

@@brettschmidt5929 Who said anything about a parachute ? 😆

[@valeriemacphail9180]

Harshest possible penalties for intolerable behaviour! This madness must END!

[@eds6889]

Life time ban on the no fly list.

[@danafisher8613]

This just out of hand the FAA needs to take swift and very punitive actions agains all these people. My sister in law is a new flight attendant and I PROMISE you, someone step to her they will get dealt with. And don’t let it be a flight my brother is joining her because you will have them both to deal with. Not everyone is gonna just let you hit them, they will defend themselves!

[@50buttfish]

The military will just PUSH you out the door, at 45K ft.

[@carefulconsumer8682]

If they put these violent passengers on the Do Not Fly list for 5-10 years, this craziness would stop.

[@markroberts2964]

Why talk to a man that didn't see it

[@cityofabscissae]

These people need to be charged as domestic terrorists!

[@philthisone8095]

Because they only care about themselves and no one else around them. Big fines and life changing jail sentences in a federal prison on the other side of the country could change the way people think.

[@janedoe805]

This is why they shouldn’t be any bars located inside or near the airport and alcohol should NOT be served on the plane!

[@expatjourneys8962]

Wow, I thought going to Hawaii means vacation, relaxing in the beach and get that old fashion Hawaiin greetings. 😎🏖️💖

[@ethanf.6848]

People who commit such acts should be incarcerated and banned from all flights.

[@susampson278]

Airline in-flight staff don't stock duct tape, zip-ties, etc. to control incidents like this? Will the perp reimburse the airline for wasted fuel, etc, b/c the plane turned around?

[@yellow-_-toaster5627]

called it before i saw him.

[@lemazingkingdom4318]

If it happens 15 minutes into the flight then they should have just kept going to Hilo instead of turning around.

[@Charliefox71]

I didn’t know MAGAs went to Hawaii.

[@catbriggs8362]

Maybe there's an aviation rule that, in the event of an assault, the plane has to land at the nearest airport? In any case, yes, WHY isn't there a master list used to ban people permanently. If someone attacks a member of the flight crew or a passenger on one airline, that person should denied service on all airlines.

[@sweetscatlady]

People are getting so stupid and dumb. And think they are so entitled.

[@kalea8535]

Wow and no one got a good video of this

[@ThatRascalMerlin]

Man, these Millenials are REALLY showing the world who they've grown up to be, huh? Wow.

[@paddy9449]

He should get jail time....And NEVER fly again

[@odiecalodie]

He though he was on Frontier Airlines.

[@rocket9580]

Air Marshals NOW!

[@toshioikene8200]

I just hope wasnt a smollet incident to help justify more strict rules. They always do that to push a narrative to support laws they already decided on. Normal peeps dont just randomly punch others, even when mad. Everybody just trying to follow rules that you agreed to when you paid for the flight. I hope the attendant ok.

[@orobleh77]

The airline should also bought a civil case against this individual for detour and delay costs and life time for air travel. These types of incidents are getting out of hand.

[@redbunnytail9528]

If you have a bad trip to Hawaii, it's on YOU. You know? I remember going to Negril, once, and I knew I was in a crappy place, so I kinda laid low and didn't eat or drink too much, and avoided the busy areas and relaxed. Smoked pot and went to my room and watched cricket, which I had NO idea about, but was really entertaining. On the bus back to the airport, I saw these two chicks, who were on the bus TO Negril with me. They looked like they just spent 5 days in HELL. I was kinda chuckling to myself imagining what exactly happened. So. If you are going to a place where MANY people are going to have a great time, and you screw up majorly, it's gonna BE that much worse on the return flight. THIS person might have mental issues, too. So. Bad trip, mental issues. People, families, couples around you, having a GREAT time. You gotta SOMEhow make it home, without incident, and start to pick up the pieces. You screw up in Hawaii. Not a lot anyone can do for you, although I only know people who have been there. I like lawmakers in DC, cleaning flight travel. If I can come up with some money, I want to travel next year and not be delayed by crazy people on the plane and in the airport. I don't understand people, who would do that to a flight attendant.

[@amitchell4206]

A few years ago they used to say “ a black man 32 years old was arrested “ now is prohibited to mention the race or ethnicity of the aggressor for some mysterious reason!!🤔

[@rosiered3403]

As a teenager, I wanted to be a flight attendant. Back then, you needed to be a certain height and I knew my shrimpy 4'11" body wasn't going to cut it. I felt so sad about it back then, but I'm glad now about how it turned out. Thank you shrimpy 😁

[@nancybryant4325]

People have lost their minds.

[@IsabelGomez-b8s]

You really don't know when this situation can happen... unbelievably scary!

[@cj4666]

I'm so glad that other passengers stood up to this bully ! 👊👊

[@Whillie_Whonka1]

A plane full of passengers and they interviewed the one who didn’t see anything. Brilliant journalism

[@johnblaesel5493]

That’s what you call uncontrollable anger management problems.

[@cybersal7]

It’s a year later. Is there any answer on why?

[@sydnidowney3598]

It was great to hear that this attackers crime was handed over to federal authorities. Why doesn’t that happen in every case? Too many getting away with too much.

[@STHFGDBY]

Jail him, heavily fine him, and use the fine to pay compensation to his victim, and then ban him for life from all airlines. They can easily put these scum on a digital data base and digitally attach that information on their passport, so when they go to any airport the passport is scanned and checked and their assault record noted, and then the airline can refuse to allow them to fly because they are assumed to be a flight risk.

[@ronbrock6153]

Yet again we have one living up to the stereo type. No impulse control, no problem solving skills, no respect for anyone or anything.

[@mcximus]

Why would anyone thing it's okay to assault an employee who is just doing their work? This is awful.

[@davidjames5727]

Sorry but I do not agree with always landing the plan immediately, or turning it around and returning to your departure airport. You are already in the air, the situation was not active anymore, and or the person is incapacitated, just continue to your destination and handle it there. Stop inconveniencing everyone else on the plane when it can just be handled at the destination.

[@alisahammons9949]

If this crazy so called person is going to act like a two year old brat this brat needs to leave the plane now

[@michellechelgren4726]

They need to get rid of alcohol in airports and planes

[@fakerating]

I would ban these people FOR LIFE from ANY public transportation, along with their entire family. There MUST be consequences for putting other people in danger.

[@64arguz]

Whoever assault a plane crew member should be thrown in jail , no fine , no probation , PRISON !!!

[@rontait6183]

Put them on a PERMANENT no-fly list after they get out of jail!

[@cjohnson7508]

WTF...unruly passengers need to be banned for life from commercial flights. If they need to go abroad, they can swim. Tired of this.

[@Roys_Drones]

always seems to be the same suspect.

[@nonyabisness-cg7mf]

Hawaii is such a special place. I encourage everyone to go. Do what you have to do, just get there.

[@sbl9467]

We dont want to hear that. We want to hear about the consequences awarded to that passenger. We want to hear about how he was added to the no fly list...and how he spent a lengthy amount of time in jail...how he had to pay for wasting not only the Air line's time but every one of the passengers. That's the info we want to know

[@lonewolf.63]

Uncontrollable animalistic impulsive behavior

[@kellyr6594]

I haven’t been on a flight since the pandemic but does anyone know if they’re still serving alcohol? Seems like they would cut service after all this aggression has been going on.

[@Dan-nt2yb]

Kick them off mid-flight.😠👎🏾