A woman’s love for her expensive Louis Vuitton handbag led to a chaotic scene at an airport in Chongqing, China. According to the South China Morning Post, the passenger refused to follow a flight attendant’s instruction to place her designer handbag under the seat in front of her. This defiance resulted in the woman being escorted off the plane, a decision met with applause from other passengers.
The incident, captured on video and shared on the Chinese social media platform Douyin, has garnered almost 4 million views and sparked intense debate among netizens. The video depicts the woman’s stubborn refusal to part with her handbag, despite being asked to leave the flight.
The incident occurred on August 10th, just as the flight was preparing for takeoff. The woman’s insistence on keeping her handbag with her led to a delay of over an hour as she was escorted back to the boarding gate.
The incident has caused a stir on social media, with many criticizing the passenger’s behavior as selfish and inconsiderate. The cost of a Louis Vuitton handbag in China can reach around US$3,000, while an economy class ticket from Chongqing to Hebei costs approximately US$110.
However, some users have defended the woman, suggesting the flight attendant was too strict in enforcing regulations. One Douyin user commented, “The flight attendant could have offered her a bag to put her handbag in. Is it necessary to waste an hour and kick her off the plane?”
This incident highlights the tension between personal belongings and safety regulations on flights. It also raises questions about the appropriate response to passengers who refuse to comply with instructions.
