I don’t usually cover these kinds of stories, but I have never seen anything quite like this…
In this post:
A JetBlue crew’s wild report about passenger
ACARS (Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System) is the messaging system by which crews onboard aircraft can communicate with the operations folks at the airline on the ground. I’ve been meaning to write about the FlightDeck app, which lets the public see some of these messages, which are otherwise hard to access.
Well, a Reddit post flags one of the strangest ACARS messages that I’ve ever seen, which involves a redeye flight on March 27, 2026. Specifically, this happened on JetBlue flight B62858, from Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). I’ll let the message speak for itself (while removing commas):
PASSENGER IN 5C MINT IS MASTURBATING IN FLIGHT GAVE HIM A YELLOW TICKET HE IS A MOSAIC4 PLEASE INFORM BLUE WATCH ETC AND LET ME KNOW WHAT THE PROCEDURE WILL BE WHEN WE LAND I.E. POLICE OR SECURITY
I don’t even know what to make of this
A few thoughts and questions come to mind:
- Was this person just doing this out in the open, was there a lot of movement under the blanket, or how was this discovered on an overnight flight? For what it’s worth, 5C isn’t one of the solo “throne” seats, so this passenger had a seat mate
- He received a yellow ticket onboard, which is essentially a warning from the crew to cut out the behavior; it’s not clear based on the message whether the passenger stopped after receiving the warning
- With the class of service and elite status mentioned, one wonders if that may have factored into how this was handled on the ground; this passenger had JetBlue’s absolute highest elite tier, though last I checked, permission to masturbate is not an elite benefit (not even with the “Perks You Pick” concept)
I’m sure people will have conflicting takes as to how this kind of inflight activity should be handled. If a warning is issued and the passenger stops, should that be sufficient, with a note in their record (talk about an embarrassing note, though)? Or should the police still get involved, since this kind of activity in “public” isn’t appropriate under any circumstances.
Bottom line
A JetBlue crew sent an ACARS message to colleagues on the ground about a passenger’s behavior onboard a flight, while noting that he was in Mint, and a Mosaic 4 member. The crew reportedly issued him a yellow ticket (warning) onboard, and wanted to know whether police or security would meet the plane. Ouch to all of this.
JetBlue has really been making improvements to increase customer loyalty. Glad to see them looking for new ways to beat the competition.
I'm sorry officer, I didn't know I couldn't do that.
The flying public is mostly disgusting, no class, no manners, not clean, and the airlines add to it with filthy airplanes. I have flown millions of actual miles, baby poo on the table tops, people peeing through the seats, and missing the toilets. I was next to a guy on a 767 sleeper seats, we deplaned, we both went to the men's room, this guy was so large he dropped his pants by moving his suspenders, and there was a load of feces in his pants. This is just gross
The
Putting the DYK into DYKWIA
"Permission to masturbate is not an elite benefit (not even with the 'Perks You Pick' concept),"
C'mon guys. That's good comedy.
@Lucky why do you remove comments criticizing your recent gossip rag style posting? This site has really gone down hill.
I came for the comments
In other news Ben has changed the name of his blog to “one spank of the monkey at a time”
Other than that lighten up folks I got a laugh out of some of the comments
Still a solid blog monkey business aside
FA1: "PASSENGER IN 5C MINT IS MASTURBATING IN FLIGHT GAVE HIM A YELLOW TICKET HE IS A MOSAIC4"
FA2: "HE'S A MOSAIC4? JUST DON'T STAND THERE, HELP HIM!!, HE'S A MOSAIC4!!!"
It's not my thing. I prefer a good pegging in the lav.
Lot of angry uptight commenters on here who sound like they could benefit from a good whack off.
"I don't usually cover these kinds of stories..."
Immediately proceeds to.........cover this kind of story(!)
We get enough wankers in the form of Dim Tunn and 1990 here....
The flight must be going to San Diego…
“Jackin’ it, jackin’ it, jackety-jack…Spankin’ it, spankin’ it, smackety-smack… A-whackin’ it, whackin’ it, whackety-whack… Spankin’ it, jerkin’ it, smackety-smack…”
Isn't this one of the benefits of the private suites? One should be allowed to do private things. Business class is there to help passengers to relax after all.
Bring back the law partners.
Some say… he’s a real jerk…
5C IS one of those solo “throne” seats. JetBlue Mint seats are all solo.
Incorrect. The article actually shows the two-seat Mint setup for rows 1,3,5.
Ben
You do not know what to make of this?
You are confused?
You are worried you will offend airline masturbators who read your blog?
Maybe I can help you find a thought.
Chop his dick off.
Is it possible there's an unpublished tier above MOSAIC4 which comes with extra perks?
Ben,
You don't know what to make of this ? What about "NOTHING"?
Otherwise, you're in great danger of soon publishing a post in the purest National Enquirer style, like "Woman Gives Birth To Dog".
As many regularly tell you here, you are good at reviewing products and at flagging important travel developments, but not so good at commenting mostly ridiculous non-events, nor at pushing your political views at every opportunity, which is NOT why...
Ben,
You don't know what to make of this ? What about "NOTHING"?
Otherwise, you're in great danger of soon publishing a post in the purest National Enquirer style, like "Woman Gives Birth To Dog".
As many regularly tell you here, you are good at reviewing products and at flagging important travel developments, but not so good at commenting mostly ridiculous non-events, nor at pushing your political views at every opportunity, which is NOT why we read your blog.
And this is too bad, because it jeopardizes the success of what you are doing well.
You either keep reading or stop reading.
Stop with the 5 paragraphs of empty threats but I have to rant because I'm the center of the world and everyone must do as I say.
The quality of this blog is officially shit. I’ve been saying it’s been going down hill but it’s literally the same as VFTW.
This blog used to be his life as a slightly autistic introverted kid who 'lived in hotels'. That's when he had time to fly around and test all these products, flights, hotels, you name it.
Now he is married, has kids, husband, this blog is not the centre of his life anymore. We have to accept that it can't be the same of what it was 10 years ago. People age and change.
Or Pee Wee Herman?
“ Was this person just doing this out in the open, was there a lot of movement under the blanket, or how was this discovered on an overnight flight?”
Dumbest sentence in the dumbest article.
They probably called in Sherlock Holmes.
So far, 32 comments and no Jeffrey Toobin jokes? What's wrong with this blog?
You don't get free bags on Southwest and now you can't masturbate on Jetblue anymore??? They're taking all the benefits away!
If I want this type of 'reporting' I'll actually read Leff's blog. I get this blog for points + flying info I can use for my trips. Leave this for Leff - he's got plenty of it.
Yes, I think you've strayed too far out of your lane with this one Ben.
Best left for Gary down there in the WFTW gutter.
From his numerous posts below, it is clear for all to see how the Eskimo’s brain cell functions …. :-)
Apparently Ben & the B6 cabin/cockpit crew didn't get the memo proudly advising that as part of B6's "JetForward" initiative, an 'enhancement' has been added to Mosaic4 pervs as part of the "Perks You PRICK" concept .....
This may also be in anticipation of a merger with UA, as Kirby has been described in some
circle ( j&rks ) as a D*ck !
And, Ben, please don't leave us hanging as our...
Apparently Ben & the B6 cabin/cockpit crew didn't get the memo proudly advising that as part of B6's "JetForward" initiative, an 'enhancement' has been added to Mosaic4 pervs as part of the "Perks You PRICK" concept .....
This may also be in anticipation of a merger with UA, as Kirby has been described in some
circle ( j&rks ) as a D*ck !
And, Ben, please don't leave us hanging as our inquiring minds are eagerly anticipating the
climax to this incident ...
Now, anybody have a cigarette ?
LOL ...
In australia he'd be a wanker and then probably get a round of applause.
You're better than this Ben
Yes, but one ends up wondering.
And this is why I try to disinfect all the places I touch...
People are so gross.
What's the big deal anyways??
I guess one of the “ issues” is who is going to clean up after this jerk ( pun intended)
FA’s don’t get paid enough to deal with this kind of stuff.
Oh man I had heard Tim gets a bit loopy when he is forced to fly someone other than Delta, but this is over the line.
It would be hilarious if Tim was a Mosaic 4, but I doubt it
If there are no pictures or videos, it didn’t happen… but what a waste of an only fans viral moment. JetBlue crews… i am expecting more out of you next time! (;
There is certainly a lot of “I don’t usually….” on OMAAAT lately. This kind of garbage should be left to Gary.
Brings a whole other meaning to IFE
Clearly he didn't use headphones.
I wonder if the response would have been different if it was a woman masturbating.
You are sexist.
Whelp, no happy ending here
Speaking from experience, including their elite status in the message helps this go to the appropriate department so their status can be terminated.
The EP couple in 4E & 4F that thought they could woohoo all the way home from Vegas just because it was a lie flat seat… well they aren’t flying AA anymore. Happens more than you think
On their defense....
Well with all the devaluation AA did to their EP.
The couple just wanted a bang for their buck flying AA lieflat.
There can be plenty of understandable reasons why they are not flying AA anymore. Neither am I and the decision was entirely mine....
Self-fulfilMINT...
Love this! Great thinking. Hopefully they delivered good "service" on arrival
Tim Dunn does it on every of his Delta flight.
All he need is earnings call transcripts, 10-K, and a few DOT data spreadsheets.
Damnit Eskimo... this was your chance to shine with your 'humans are the problem' schtick. For once we could've agreed!
Some customers REALLY like flying Mint.
He will have to answer to our Lord and Savior one day. He won’t like the outcome of his judgment.
Presuming to speak how someone will or will not be judged by "our Lord and Savior" is the cardinal sin of pride btw.
Much like your boy 45-47 has the express lane to Hell, Jimboy
If your god didn't intend for us to wank, s/he would have made our arms shorter.
I'm next to certain that that sort of behaviour is not even Ten Commandments adjacent so no probs getting into your idea of heaven, Mr Narrowminded.
@Jim Narrows I agree with your first sentence, but regarding the second one: no one knows what the outcome of our judgement will be; only God does.
And after all, this is exactly why He is our Savior. We have all done heinous acts like this, and not one of us is above any other one. That’s why we need God, because we are only made righteous through Him and His free grace, not...
@Jim Narrows I agree with your first sentence, but regarding the second one: no one knows what the outcome of our judgement will be; only God does.
And after all, this is exactly why He is our Savior. We have all done heinous acts like this, and not one of us is above any other one. That’s why we need God, because we are only made righteous through Him and His free grace, not our good works.
This person, if he’s still on this earth, still has the chance to repent, accept Jesus as the only way to God, and be completely absolved of his sins. Jesus died on the cross just as much for him as for you and me.
Sorry if my tone might have come across as condescending. Basically, I mean that we aren’t in a position to judge, and all of us, myself included, desperately need God (and God alone; He is sufficient), and He wants to forgive this person and be with him forever. Jesus died for bad people who didn’t even desire Him in the slightest.
Gives new meaning to having an "entitled jerk" on the plane!
Sitting on a "throne" gives you more entitlement.
Free WiFi and Youporn are a bad idea.
Not that I fully condone it, but as a young adult I've found myself having to relieve myself on red eye flights...in the lavatory thank you very much.
If you're trying to brag then nothing there is to brag.
As a young adult on red eye. One should have relieve oneself with a partner in the lavatory.
You can only top this with a mile high threesome.
I guess it's easier on those DC-10 lavs back in the days than the 737MAX lavs of today.
I did the exact same thing but left the bathroom door open. People were shockingly not best pleased.
That was I.
I thought I was being discreet.
…. and I was sure that it was Eskimo! …. :-)
@TravelinWilly
Username checks out.