Oy Vey, two economy passengers 'self-upgrade' to business class seats XD
Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:50 am
https://web.archive.org/web/20220124030 ... s-say.html
Edit: resubmitted from https://poal.co/s/News/497049Half-empty United Airlines flight from Newark to Tel Aviv returns to US after 90 minutes when two economy passengers 'self-upgrade' to business class seats and refuse to leave sparking a 'riot'
- A United Airlines flight carrying 123 passengers from Newark, New Jersey to Tel Aviv, Israel turned back after two riders self-upgraded to business class
- The Israeli nationals caused a 'riot' after flight crew requested to see their tickets, a witness said
- Officials were waiting for the disruptive duo when the plane returned to Newark
- The flight was cancelled and affected passengers were given meal vouchers and hotel accommodations
- It was the second time in a week that poor passenger behavior caused an international flight to return to the US