Alaska Flight Division: A Hot Bath in the Sky
What Went Down
On January 6 – 2018, a United Airlines jet en route from Chicago to Hong Kong hit a peculiar snag: the flight crew discovered that a passenger had deliberately turned the aircraft toilets into a “nature show” by filling them with human waste. The i‑deal mishap forced the plane to detour all the way to Alaska.
The Contaminated Passenger
- Age & Status: 22‑year‑old Vietnamese passport holder, living in the U.S.
- Indictment: Evaded the flight and was swiftly handcuffed upon landing.
- Deal‑breakers: No threats, no interference with crew actions.
- Aftermath: Underwent a mental health evaluation in an Anchorage hospital.
Official Take‑aways
The Anchorage Airport Police lieutenant Joe Gamache relayed that the man’s actions were purely vandalistic, with no aggressive intent. Interestingly, no criminal charges have been filed in the wake of the incident.
Customer Comfort
United Airlines, which belongs to United Continental Holdings Inc, confirmed that there were 245 passengers aboard. The carrier promptly offered hotel accommodations to keep the stranded travelers comfy while they sorted out the southernmost detour.
