People Are Still Getting In Fights On Spirit Airlines - A320 Family

People Are Still Getting In Fights On Spirit Airlines

Ben Schlappig — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:20:42 +0000

At a time when just about everything related to air travel has changed, there’s still one constant — people are still getting in fights on Sprit Airlines flights.

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RC — Thu, 07 May 2020 16:07:24 +0000

Free, live, entertainment with your low fare!

Patti — Wed, 06 May 2020 12:26:24 +0000

@John Miss that part about me being a senior. 99% of the time, I do put my own bag up but there's always the overhead size that makes it more difficult. In THIS particular case, I had broken 4 ribs, had the xrays with me, and, as an underwater photographer, had a bag full of lithium batteries which cannot be checked that was a bit heavy. Feel a bit silly now for your snarky reply?

Jen — Tue, 05 May 2020 23:56:20 +0000

Can Ben advise? On all other flights I hear that the Captain has the two men arrested and they are put on some list? Yes? Did Spirit not want to be sued by the two men or did Spirit not want the two men off the plane because if they did the other pax could get compensation for delays or inconvenience of flight? Or was this a ploy by Spirit to not be out any monies? AA, Delta, United, et al handle this differently. Shouldn’t the flying public be protected from these individuals when they try to fly another airline? Can you explain? Thanks.

tb — Tue, 05 May 2020 18:54:46 +0000

I mistakenly watched the clip, thinking it was a "fight" and assuming it would be humorous based on the multiple comments. That wasn't a fight. It was a horrific, brutal assault. And people stood by and watched. I'm flabbergasted that any of you think that's funny.

Nev Johnson — Tue, 05 May 2020 08:57:18 +0000

Air Marshals anyone ? Or has that faded away nowadays ?

Ben Holz — Tue, 05 May 2020 08:13:54 +0000

"Passengers asked the crew why they weren’t doing anything, and the crew allegedly responded “we don’t get paid enough to deal with this” (which is oh-so-true)" Although there may be some truth to that statement, that doesn't justify in any way their actions (or lack thereof). FAs are there to ensure passengers' safety, full stop. They should've at least attempted to stop that jackass from beating the sh*t out of another passenger. That's straight up negligence from the crew's side. As harsh as it may sound, these are the sort of people that deserve to get fired.

John S — Tue, 05 May 2020 08:03:13 +0000

Ahhh, Spirit Airlines, the Jerry Springer show inflight! No thanks

Jiawei — Tue, 05 May 2020 06:24:18 +0000

“The flight in question was NK709, a redeye flight operated by an Airbus A320 that diverted to Des Moines due to the fight.” Why I have trouble understanding it......”due to the flight” what?

Evan — Tue, 05 May 2020 04:16:01 +0000

The Iowa cops were ducking responsibility, plain and simple. There were multiple federal offenses committed here, and local cops are authorized to arrest people who are suspected of committing those crimes. And if the cops really just don’t want to bother, there is an FBI field office in Des Moines. But no matter what, the captain could’ve let the offenders out in Iowa and shut the door in their faces. It was reckless of the captain to continue with those folks still aboard.