“For the safety and security of other customers and our crew, the individual was restrained until the flight landed at [Charlotte] and could be met by law enforcement and emergency personnel. We applaud our crew for their professionalism and quick effort to protect those on board,” American Airlines said.
The incredible midflight drama was initially documented in a TikTok video that later spread across social media. The video shows the woman with duct tape around her mouth and across her chest, preventing her from escaping from her seat. Despite the extreme measures used to restrain her, the woman reportedly yelled obscenities throughout the duration of the flight.
Police officers met the plane in Charlotte and escorted the woman to a hospital, where she underwent a psychiatric evaluation. The woman was placed on American Airlines’ blacklist, according to a spokesperson for the company. It’s unclear whether the woman will face criminal charges.
