A passenger stripped completely naked during an American Airlines flight from Baltimore to Miami, exposing herself to other travelers. This situation prompted the crew to alert the authorities to wait for the plane upon its arrival at the City of the Sun airport.
The incident occurred on Friday, September 11, aboard flight AA1779, when the Airbus A319 was at an altitude of about 38,000 feet, according to the specialized portal AIRLIVE.
While the Airbus A319 was heading to Florida, the flight attendants alerted the pilots about a situation involving a passenger seated in row 9.
According to the records from the ACARS system published by AIRLIVE, the head flight attendant reported that the woman had "removed all her clothes" and had engaged in indecent acts in view of nearby passengers.
The message sent from the plane also indicated that the incident should be reported to American Airlines' Integrated Operations Center and that law enforcement presence was required upon landing.
Despite the incident, the pilots continued to Miami without diverting the flight.
The plane landed in Miami at approximately 11:23 p.m. and later arrived at gate D2 of the North Terminal, where agents were waiting for its arrival. The passenger was detained, according to AIRLIVE.
The flight had taken off from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport shortly after 9:00 p.m., two hours behind schedule.
The episode adds to other recent incidents involving passengers on flights linked to Miami. In January, two models were arrested on an American Airlines flight after occupying first-class seats that were not assigned to them and refusing to follow the crew's instructions.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has maintained a zero-tolerance policy since 2021 towards passengers who interfere with the crew's duties. Depending on the behavior and circumstances, these incidents may result in civil penalties or criminal proceedings.
Until the time the first information was released, American Airlines had not publicly disclosed any additional details about the incident.
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