Multiple Passengers Removed for Disruptive Behavior on Domestic US, Nigerian Flights

Several incidents involving unruly airline passengers have recently caused significant disruptions on flights. On a domestic Ibom Air flight from Lagos to Uyo, Nigeria, a female passenger refused to turn off her phone as instructed, resulting in a physical altercation where she struck a flight attendant and struggled with airport security; she has been banned for life by the airline and remanded to a correctional facility pending court proceedings. Similarly, a man mistakenly boarded the wrong Delta Air Lines flight at New York JFK, leading to a delayed departure after staff had to remove him from the plane. In another case, an American Airlines passenger was caught vaping on board and subsequently engaged in a heated confrontation with flight attendants, later attributing his behavior to nicotine withdrawal and apologizing publicly. These incidents highlight ongoing challenges airlines face in managing passenger compliance and safety onboard, prompting airlines to enforce strict policies against disruptive behavior. Airlines emphasize zero tolerance for conduct that jeopardizes passenger and crew safety, with some offenders facing legal consequences and lifetime bans.