Woman on a flight from Rochester to Newark forced to stand after fellow passenger began masturbating
NJ.com • • business
Key Points:
- A woman on a United Airlines flight from Rochester to Newark was forced to stand in the plane's galley after the man sitting next to her began masturbating during the flight.
- The woman reported the incident to flight staff, who said no other seats were available and allowed her to stand in the galley for about an hour until landing.
- United Airlines confirmed the incident and apologized, stating they are investigating, but the woman criticized the airline's handling and blaming language in email communications.
- Upon arrival, the woman reported the incident to airport staff, who responded dismissively, and she has since filed complaints with United, the FAA, and the FBI.
- The woman received only a $100 refund on a $400 ticket and questioned why the offending passenger was not removed from the flight.
