British Airways tourist 'vomited on family and spat wine at them' on Heathrow flight
A tourist has been branded the "ultimate passenger from hell" after she allegedly vomited on a family and spat wine at them at 30,000ft.
The British Airways captain had to radio ahead for police to meet the transatlantic flight from London Heathrow to San Diego Airport in California earlier this month after the woman's "inexcusable drunken outrage". Alarmed families had noticed the passenger necking booze from a bottle of wine she had smuggled on board in her hand luggage.
And it is understood she was then served a Chardonnay and a Bloody Mary on Flight BA273, before scenes of "bedlam" broke out. A witness said: "She slugged as much wine as she could, got up from her seat, and intentionally spat the wine swilling around her mouth into their faces. It was disgusting and rancid." The woman continued to hassle the 'petrified' family as she downed drinks, it is reported today.
The unruly tourist is said to have chucked water at the family, mocked them, grabbed the wife's hair and took photos of the passengers. When she'd had her fill of booze, she was violently sick across the appalled trio, The Sun reports.
Speaking to the publication, the witness continued: "It was bedlam. The poor family were so upset and angry - and they had every right to be. The woman was a total disgrace. It was obvious she was completely blotto just minutes into the flight.
"After she was sick the whole cabin stank. It was a nightmare for everyone. She caused a major interruption... She was undoubtedly the ultimate passenger from hell."
The family was moved from the economy section of the plane to the front of the aircraft after the woman vomited. However, tempers frayed with other travellers and the cabin crew had to step in to reportedly give the tourist "a final warning".
Yet, it is understood she was still arrested in the US on August 13 after the plane touched down. FBI operatives detained her and led her away. Staff and passengers provided statements to help the prosecution, it is said.
The Sun reports the woman had claimed it was her birthday and so she was enjoying a "few drinks" to celebrate the occasion. It is unclear if she was travelling alone or with anyone else, and further details, such as the woman's nationality, have not been disclosed at this stage.
British Airways operates a regular flight to and from Heathrow and San Diego Airport, which serves San Diego, Tijuana and other areas. The Mirror has approached British Airways for comment.
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