A chaotic scene unfolded at the airport when a drunk passenger refused to leave her flight, leading to her arrest.
Topics covered
Chaos erupted at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport when a drunken passenger refused to disembark from her flight to Boston. The incident, which occurred on April 14, 2024, forced all passengers to leave the aircraft as police attempted to remove her.
Newly released bodycam footage captures the dramatic moments that unfolded.
Passenger’s staggering behavior
Alicia, the passenger in question, appeared barely conscious as she clung to her seat, despite police requests for her to exit the plane. Bodycam footage reveals her slurring words and claiming to have consumed six glasses of wine while waiting for her delayed flight.
Prior to that, she admitted to having two shots on board.
As police officers arrived, they were met with resistance. Alicia insisted she wouldn’t leave, stating, “I do not trust this state and I’m trying to go home,” while her eyes remained shut. Her obstinacy not only delayed the flight but also inconvenienced all other passengers who were forced to deplane.
Tensions rise as officers intervene
Attempts by flight attendants and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to persuade Alicia to exit the aircraft were futile. The situation escalated, prompting law enforcement to physically remove her, leading to a confrontation where she resisted arrest. “Give me my one and only warning back,” she pleaded, her voice rising in distress.
As officers attempted to handcuff her, Alicia questioned, “Why would you do that? All I was trying to do was fly home?” The police reiterated her refusal to comply with their requests. It became increasingly clear that her intoxicated state was clouding her judgment.
The chaotic arrest
Once outside the aircraft, Alicia continued her defiance. As police escorted her towards the terminal, she spit on the ground, drawing disapproving reactions from other passengers who had gathered. They booed her as she passed by, amplifying her humiliation.
Alicia was charged with criminal trespassing and public intoxication. Inside the airport, her behavior grew more erratic; she threw herself onto the ground and resisted officers’ attempts to check her for weapons. An officer cautioned her, “Ma’am, I will prone you out if you don’t stop kicking,” referring to a technique used to subdue individuals.
Inside the squad car
Video footage from inside the police vehicle showed Alicia kicking and hyperventilating. In a moment of desperation, she exclaimed, “All I did was try and peacefully get out of a f**king plane.” But the chaos didn’t end there. Once at the station, she continued to resist, asking officers for a cigarette and her vape, only to be met with refusal.
“I need a cigarette,” she whined, but officers remained firm, denying her requests. Her attitude shifted as she entered the station, where she sassily responded to requests for compliance. Her defiance seemed to know no bounds as she continued to raise her voice, lamenting, “What did I even do wrong?”
A public spectacle
The entire incident portrays a vivid picture of public intoxication spiraling out of control, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement in such situations. Alicia’s antics not only inconvenienced her fellow passengers but also created a scene that was difficult to manage.
As her journey ended on a sour note, it serves as a reminder of the consequences of excessive drinking, especially in public spaces like airports. This incident leaves many questions unanswered: What could have been done differently? How can such disruptions be prevented in the future?
