A couple received a permanent airline ban for hitting another passenger during a disagreement over seating.

According to a recent report by the BBC, Cathay Pacific, a prominent airline based in Hong Kong, has made the decision to add a couple to their no-fly list after a heated altercation on one of their flights. The incident, which occurred on September 17, was sparked by a disagreement over a reclining seat, and resulted in the couple being accused of disrespecting fellow passengers.

The incident was first brought to light by a Chinese woman who shared her experience on social media platform Xiaohongshu. She explained that while on a flight from Hong Kong to London, the couple in question had accused her of obstructing their view of the in-flight television screen. When she declined their request to straighten her seat, the situation escalated as the wife began speaking to her in a derogatory manner and even resorted to physical aggression.

In her own words, the woman said, "When she realized I couldn't understand Cantonese, she started calling me 'mainland girl' in a very disrespectful tone." The situation became even more alarming when the husband began forcefully pushing the back of her seat, causing it to vibrate. A video shared on social media captured the wife even raising her middle finger at the woman.

Despite the disturbing behavior of the couple, the flight attendant reportedly suggested that the woman should simply compromise and adjust her seat rather than asking the couple to stop. This suggestion was met with shock and disbelief by the woman, who stated, "I was shocked because it wasn't even meal time yet, and the flight attendant wanted me to give in. I refused the suggestion." Thankfully, some of the other passengers on the flight spoke up in support of the woman, and the flight attendant eventually allowed her to switch seats.

Expressing her frustration with the situation, the woman questioned what would have happened if no one had come to her defense. "Would I have been left to deal with it on my own?" she asked. In response to this incident, Cathay Pacific has taken a strong stance, stating, "We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior that goes against aviation safety regulations or disrespects the rights of other customers." As a result, the airline has banned the couple involved in the incident from any future travel on Cathay Group flights.

This incident serves as a reminder that all passengers should adhere to proper etiquette and respect the rights of their fellow travelers while on flights. The safety and comfort of all passengers should be the top priority, and any behavior that violates this should not be tolerated.

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