In an incident that has left many baffled, a video of a woman stretching her feet to the fullest inside an overhead luggage compartment on a Southwest Airlines flight has taken the internet by storm. The flight was scheduled from Albuquerque, Mexico to Phoenix, US on May 6th, 2023.
In the video posted on TikTok, the woman can be seen sleeping peacefully in the storage space, with people chuckling in the background. It remains a mystery as to how the woman managed to reach the storage space, which is typically used to store carry-on luggage.
Following its sharing on Instagram, the video went viral, garnering over 34,000 views. Netizens were quick to react, with the comments section brimming with humorous and interesting remarks.
One user quipped, “Nobody puts baby in a compartment…” while another expressed their admiration, saying, “So happy you came into my life ma’am God bless you and your family.” The creativity and humor of social media users were on full display, with comments ranging from “You were created to fill a unique role. you matters yo I know u’re know what it takes,” to “Thank you for your vision, your extraordinary ability and leadership to guide me at all times, I appreciate the effort made by you.”
Some netizens took a more practical approach, suggesting that the incident highlights the need for airlines to explore innovative ways to accommodate more passengers. Others expressed concern, stating, “This is why we can’t have nice things.”
This incident isn’t the first of its kind. In a similar incident, a Southwest Airlines flight attendant hid in the overhead bin before passengers boarded, surprising a passenger who captured the moment on camera. The airline later clarified that the flight attendant jumped down from the compartment after 10 minutes, and the flight proceeded without any disruptions.
