Viral Video Shows In-Flight Assault Intervention

A violent altercation occurred on American Airlines Flight 310 from Miami to Charlotte, involving a male passenger allegedly assaulting a female companion in first class. The incident was recorded and went viral, showing several male passengers intervening to protect the woman, telling the man to remove his hands from her. The woman clarified she did not slap him but put her hand over his mouth to silence him, while the man claimed self-defense. Upon landing, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police escorted both individuals off the plane for questioning, although it is unclear if any arrests were made. American Airlines emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for violence, thanking crew and passengers for their professional and prompt response. The incident is part of a broader trend of unruly behavior on flights, with recent years seeing a decrease in such reports compared to the 2021 peak.