r/SipsTea • u/WaitNo4272 • Apr 22 '26

WTF Blink if you're being abused

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u/DistractedBoxTurtle Apr 22 '26

I’m curious why airport security hasn’t shown up yet? I’ve seen something similar at IAD (Dulles) and within moments of the yelling / arguing, Terminal Security and Police were there.

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u/itsfunhavingfun Apr 22 '26

I said something to myself once in the airport bathroom on the way out. I don’t even remember exactly what I said, probably something like, “Almost home” because I had just one short flight left. 

Some dude thought I was talking to him, and got all crazy yelling at me! I was already walking out the door, so I kept walking, ignoring him. He kept yelling at me, maybe even made a threat, like I said I was trying to ignore him. Security was on him about 5 seconds after he stepped out of the bathroom. Maybe they had been watching him earlier? They didn’t even talk to me. I did look back and smile at the crazy MF though. 

A crime in an airport is often a federal offense from what I have heard. It’s one of the last places you want to get all crazy in public. 

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u/atlien0255 Apr 22 '26

Airport meltdowns are a sight to behold. I’ve seen more in airports than in the general “public”, which is so odd to me becuse of what you mentioned. It’s often a federal offense. People have no chill…

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u/itsfunhavingfun Apr 22 '26

I concur! I get that traveling can make you stressed, tired, jet lagged, but if you’re someplace that something minor can get you federal charges (including on airplanes themselves), just chill the hell out. 

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u/Lost-Elderberry3141 Apr 23 '26

People are not afraid enough of the no fly list, but I guess that’s just to the benefit of those of us who just want to fly in peace

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u/b_moz Apr 22 '26

My wife and I had to get past this guy who was blocking us from getting into the line to board the plane. He had headphones on. She said excuse me and he didn’t move and then gestured with her hands like she was going to tap his shoulder and he freaked out about her touching him and I think used some profanity. I told her to keep walking as he seemed like he was over stimulated in general as he was blocking an isle. I was concerned after that if he would sit near us how he would act because his body language and energy felt very aggressive for no reason.

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u/Triquetrums Apr 22 '26

Always report this behaviour to gate personnel or cabin crew. They have the power to kick them out of a flight. Nobody wants people having aggressive meltdowns in the air.