28.05.2026 13:23
On Turkish Airlines' Dalaman–Istanbul flight, a passenger argued with the cabin crew after her request for water before takeoff was denied due to security procedures. The 70-year-old woman, threatening the crew by saying "I brought dollars to this country. You have to serve me," delayed the plane's departure. Police intervened after the incident, and it was announced that the passenger was placed on a blacklist.
The argument on Turkish Airlines' Dalaman–Istanbul flight caused tense moments on the plane. During a dispute with the cabin crew after a passenger reacted to not having her water request fulfilled before takeoff, police intervened.
WATER REQUEST TURNS INTO CRISIS
On the Turkish Airlines Dalaman–Istanbul flight that took place on May 25, a 70-year-old female passenger asked the cabin crew for water before departure.
However, when told that the request could not be fulfilled due to security procedures, an argument broke out between the passenger and the cabin crew.
“I BROUGHT DOLLARS TO THIS COUNTRY”
During the argument, the passenger was seen using harsh language toward the cabin crew.
The female passenger reacted by saying, “I brought dollars to this country, which of you brought dollars to this country? You have to serve me. All of this personnel will be fired. I have been a pharmacist for 50 years.”
Due to the tension, the plane's departure was delayed for a while.
BLACKLISTED
Police teams called to the scene boarded the plane and intervened with the passenger. In the footage, the police teams were noted for their calm and controlled demeanor toward the passenger.
It was announced that the passenger in question was blacklisted following the incident.