Enraged passenger unloads flurry of punches on airport worker, wild video shows
Fight or Flight? Airline Passenger Attacks Airport Worker Over Check-in Delay Dispute
A furious airline passenger was captured on wild video unleashing a flurry of punches on an airport worker over an apparent check-in delay dispute.
The incident, which took place on Nov. 10 at Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Malaysia, was caught on camera and has since gone viral.
The video shows the enraged passenger attacking the airport worker from behind at the check-in counter. The worker, who was clearly taken by surprise, tried to defend himself before facing the passenger.
The situation escalated when the passenger landed a brutal left hook on the worker, causing him to stumble backward. Security guards intervened to break up the fight, but not before the altercation caused a scene.
A furious airline passenger was captured on wild video unleashing a flurry of punches on an airport worker over an apparent check-in delay dispute. (Viral News)
According to KLIA District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Azman Shari’at, the altercation stemmed from a disagreement over a flight registration delay.
“The incident resulted in a fight between the two individuals due to the delay in entering to register for the flight,” said the police chief. “This then led to a fight and the worker was slightly injured.”
No arrests have been made as of Nov. 16, but the investigation is ongoing.
Disruptive incidents involving airline passengers are unfortunately not uncommon. In a separate incident, an unruly passenger on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Texas caused chaos by attempting to exit the plane mid-flight.
Disruptive airline travelers are not uncommon. In 2023, there were 2,075 unruly passenger reports, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. (iStock)
The unruly passenger was eventually restrained with the help of fellow travelers using tape. This incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by airline staff when dealing with disruptive passengers.
As the aviation industry continues to grapple with the rise in unruly passenger incidents, authorities are working to ensure the safety and security of both airline workers and passengers.
