United passenger claims she was trapped next to masturbating pervert: report
Key Points:
- A 25-year-old passenger on a United Airlines flight from Rochester to Newark reported that her seatmate masturbated next to her during the early morning flight on September 3.
- Despite her complaints and requests to be moved, flight attendants forced her to sit back next to the man during landing due to no available seats.
- Upon landing, the passenger said United staff failed to notify authorities or intervene, and an airport agent dismissed her concerns, telling her to contact law enforcement herself.
- The woman has filed reports with the FAA, FBI, and United Airlines, believing the man may have engaged in similar behavior on previous flights.
- United Airlines is investigating the incident and has apologized to the passenger, emphasizing customer safety as a priority, while the FAA and FBI have not commented publicly.