A viral video from a United Airlines flight has exposed an extramarital affair, sparking internet vigilantism and public scrutiny alike.
People get up to all sorts of naughtiness on planes — just take the man who urinated all over his business class cabin… twice, or the Chinese time traveller who got his flight grounded as prime examples. One thing we really cannot recommend, however, is having s*xual relations at 30,000 feet… especially if you’re married.
This week, on a seemingly routine flight from Houston to New York, an unsuspecting moment of infidelity caught on camera suddenly spiralled into a viral sensation. A female passenger documented the burgeoning flirtation between a man — who later was identified as Scott from Fort Worth — and Katy, a fellow traveller he met at an airport bar.
Despite Scott’s unabashed status as a married man — evidenced by the wedding ring he hadn’t even bothered to remove — the pair enjoyed instant chemistry, engaging in behaviour that soon suggested they might be more than just seatmates…
Social Media Vigilantism
As the situation unfolded at 30,000 feet, the dangerously observant passenger shared her findings on social media, quickly igniting something of a firestorm. The power of the internet was unleashed in full force as millions viewed the post, and the digital mob — seemingly driven by a mix of morbid curiosity and moral outrage — took it upon themselves to uncover the identities of those involved. Soon, Scott’s personal life was laid bare for all to scrutinise, and Katy’s involvement became public knowledge, with Scott’s wife finding out less than 24 hours later…
WATCH: Caught Red Handed
This incident pithily the double-edged sword of social media’s reach. While it can foster connections and evidently serve as a platform for justice, it also poses significant risks to privacy and can precipitate unwarranted (or, at least, somewhat intense) public trials. The viral nature of these events can turn personal missteps into public spectacles, where the line between accountability and harassment blurs.
Having said all that, we don’t condone Scott’s behaviour for a second and can’t deny relishing his downfall just a little bit…
A Pro-Tip For Your Next Flight
While we don’t recommend joining the Mile High Club, if you’re intent on making it happen, we do have a top tip for doing it well…
One interesting twist in the tale is the fact that joining the Mile High Club on a narrowbody aircraft with “space saver” style lavatories can be quite challenging due to the limited space available. For anyone considering making a go of it, we have a pro tip that might make things a little more straightforward…
The airline’s aircraft typically feature two lavatories near the rear galley, both of which are significantly smaller than the one located at the front of the plane. So, if you’re considering joining the Mile High Club, you might want to aim for the more spacious lavatory at the front…
Another interesting fact we’ve learned thanks to this video’s moment in the spotlight is that ‘mile-high’ antics date back almost as far as flying itself:
With the first recorded incident taking place way back in 1916 when Lawrence Sperry crashed his aircraft while enjoying an amorous moment with a love interest, these embarrassed United flyers can take solace in the fact that they’re not the first to endure this humiliation and certainly won’t be the last…