EVA Air Flight Attendants Hailed as Heroes After Breaking Up Mid-Air Fistfight

 

EVA Air Flight Attendants Hailed as Heroes After Breaking Up Mid-Air Fistfight

A tense situation on board an EVA Air flight from Taipei to San Francisco was diffused thanks to the quick thinking and bravery of three flight attendants. The incident occurred on May 8 when two male passengers got into a physical altercation over a seat dispute.

According to the airline, one passenger was coughing and the man next to him tried to move to another seat to get away. However, the seat he chose was already occupied by another male passenger, leading to an argument that turned physical. That's when the three female flight attendants stepped in to separate the two men and restore order on the flight.

The flight attendants' swift action, assisted by some concerned passengers, ensured the safety of everyone on board. The flight continued without further incident and landed in San Francisco on schedule. The two passengers involved in the altercation were taken in for questioning by San Francisco police upon arrival.

EVA Air has praised the three flight attendants for their bravery and professionalism, saying they will receive appropriate rewards for their actions. The airline has a zero-tolerance policy towards passenger nuisance and has vowed to investigate the incident further.

This is not the first time EVA Air has made headlines for an in-air incident. In 2019, a male passenger made inappropriate demands on female flight attendants, forcing them to assist him with personal hygiene tasks. Following the incident, EVA Air publicly expressed its gratitude to its employees and announced that it would hire male cabin crew members, reversing its previous policy of only hiring women as flight attendants.

The recent incident highlights the importance of flight attendants' role in ensuring passenger safety and comfort. Their quick thinking and professionalism can make all the difference in diffusing tense situations and preventing more serious incidents from occurring. EVA Air's commitment to passenger safety and its employees' well-being is commendable, and the three flight attendants involved in this incident are true heroes.