With a video that has received over 1.5 million views on TikTok since it was uploaded on Tuesday, a man in a black cap and red varsity jacket can be heard shouting profanities and demanding water from a cabin crew.
“On 8 Nov. 2022, on SQ711 landed at Singapore Terminal 2 from Bangkok this crazy passenger threatened to push over the sq crew if he does not give him water. The seat belt sign is still on and he suppose to be seated. Wasted all the passenger time for the ground staff security to take him off the plane,” the post reads.
In the 90-second video, the passenger is seen fighting with a male cabin crew member, who asks him to lower his voice and return to his seat.
“You actually think I’m gonna listen to you. Why don’t you get me f*cking water, you f*cking idiot. Give me water,” the man says. “You think I’m interested in your f*cking law? F*ck off. I’m gonna push you over.”
The passenger responds to the flight attendant's attempts to de-escalate the issue by imitating his mocking tone.
Later, the man is given a bottle of water, to which he answers sarcastically, "After two hours? Wow, you are very kind. That's great!"
Then, an auxiliary police officer comes to assist him in exiting the aircraft. As the individual is removed from the aircraft, the remaining passengers cheer and applaud.
According to a SIA representative, the passenger originally requested drinks and displayed "disorderly conduct" during the food service.
"Following his numerous demands... To preserve the safety of other passengers, our cabin staff assessed the situation and respectfully denied to provide him alcohol," a spokeswoman told The Strait Times.
Tuesday, the traveller was escorted to Changi Airport's auxiliary police. According to Singapore's Protection from Harassment Act, a person who threatens or harasses another individual can be fined up to $5,000 and imprisoned for up to six months.
"The safety of our passengers and employees is always our highest concern," stated a SIA representative. "SIA apologizes to all passengers on board for the trouble this event has caused."
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