A PASSENGER who filmed his furious plane toilet row with a flight attendant is now facing major backlash online.
Internet star Peter Nguyen accused the crew member of assaulting him after he was allegedly caught using a vape on an American Airlines flight.
InstagramPeter Nguyen has accused a crew member of assaulting him after he was allegedly caught using a vape on an American Airlines flight[/caption]
InstagramThe stewardess was embroiled in the heated debate in front of the other passengers[/caption]
InstagramThe stewardess saw Nguyen recording on his phone as she attempts to grab at it and brushes against his shoulders[/caption]
He posted an Instagram video of their heated argument but the move quickly backfired as many of his followers sided with the attendant.
One even called for Nguyen to be placed on the “no fly list” for his explosive reaction.
Nguyen was accused of using his vape inside the bathroom stall by the female worker who tried to open the door to make him stop.
The passenger can be heard apologising several times but the woman bluntly responds with: “It’s a hazard. I don’t care, you can keep saying you’re sorry.”
She then sees Nguyen recording on his phone as she attempts to grab at it and brushes against his shoulders.
The man responds: “You’re not allowed to do that.”
This then sparks a major escalation in the debate as Nguyen lashes out by saying: “Did you put your hands on me?”
He then repeats it to a second member of staff, fellow passengers and all those watching the video online.
“I have a lawyer,” he then says as the two female cabin crew members continue to argue their innocence and say the man was not assaulted.
As the arguments continue, Nguyen brings his social media popularity into the conversation by telling the women he has 25,000 followers.
He then gives the woman an ultimatum saying: “Do you want me to release this or you want to say sorry to me right now.
“Say sorry, Do not touch me. You do not get to touch a passenger.
“I’m actually going to call the police when I get back to the ground on you.”
The flight attendant calmy responds with “I hear you” as she moves out of the way as the man continues to rant into the camera.
As Nguyen is ushered back to his seat, the woman follows him as they continue the intense conversation down the aisle.
The footage was posted online and has already gained over 52,000 views.
It has also managed to receive almost 700 comments – many of whom are on the side of the stewardess.
One says: “What a sorry attempt to portray yourself as a victim.
“Stop vaping in the airplane, case closed.”
Another wrote: “You’re completely in the wrong.”
As a third added: “One way ticket to the no fly list.”
Nguyen responded to some of the negative comments claiming he is a victim of battery.
American Airlines have since confirmed they are aware of the incident.
They even revealed that Nguyen was actually escorted off the plane “due to disruptive behavior”.
An American Airlines statement said: “A customer on American Airlines flight 2860 with service from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO) was removed from the aircraft upon arrival at SFO due to disruptive behavior.
“We thank our customers for their patience and apologize for any inconvenience.”
Dangers of vaping on a plane
VAPING on an aeroplane is strictly prohibited and poses several dangers:
Fire Hazard: Lithium-ion batteries in vaping devices can easily overheat, ignite, or explode which can potentially cause fires onboard.
These such incidents have led to emergency landings in the past.
Triggering Smoke Alarms: Vapour from e-cigarettes can activate sensitive smoke detectors which can cause false alarms and cause unnecessary panic.
These could also result in flight delays or diversions.
Health and Social Concerns: Vaping releases chemical vapours that can be harmful or uncomfortable for other passengers, especially in an enclosed space.
Legal Consequences: Vaping on a plane can result in fines, arrest, imprisonment, or even lifetime bans from airlines.
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