So, here’s the tea: what should’ve been a chill flight from Japan to Hong Kong turned into a full-on drama fest when two women decided to throw down at 35,000 feet. All of this? Over a crying toddler.
The Setup
It all went down on a Cathay Pacific flight (CX581) on January 6, 2025. The plane took off from Sapporo, Japan, at 5:12 PM, heading to Hong Kong. Somewhere mid-flight, things got heated.
Cast of Characters:
- Tsui, 32, sitting in a seat behind…
- Zhang, 60, who was traveling with her 3-year-old grandkid.
The drama popped off when the kid started crying. Tsui, apparently not having the best patience that day, decided to chuck a water bottle at Zhang. Zhang? She wasn’t about to let that slide and threw a pillow right back at her.
The Fallout
According to a Hong Kong police rep, the two women got into it, hurling objects and words over this “minor issue.” Cabin crew had to step in to calm them down and gave both women a verbal warning.
Once things settled, the crew reported the incident to the captain and alerted the arrival airport.
Landing with a Side of Police Action
When the flight touched down in Hong Kong, it wasn’t smooth sailing for these two. Cops were already waiting.
Tsui’s claim: She had a forehead injury.
Zhang’s complaint: Chest pain.
Reality check: Neither wanted to go to the hospital.
The Price of In-Flight Drama
For those thinking about starting beef on a plane, here’s a heads-up: in Hong Kong, causing a ruckus or ignoring safety rules can get you a hefty fine (up to HKD 50,000 or around USD 6,400) and even land you behind bars for five years.
Moral of the Story
Flying can be stressful, but next time you’re tempted to lose it mid-air, maybe take a deep breath (or invest in noise-canceling headphones). Otherwise, you might end up walking off the plane in cuffs.