Passenger ejected after airborne altercation over unwelcome aromas

In a bizarre turn of events, an American Airlines flight bound for Austin had to abort takeoff and return to the terminal after a passenger’s unconventional behavior raised a stink among fellow travelers.

As the Phoenix to Austin flight taxied towards the runway, an unidentified passenger reportedly engaged in a verbal altercation with a fellow traveler. The situation escalated when, in a rather unorthodox response, the disgruntled passenger retorted, “You thought that was rude? Well, how about this smell?” before, according to witnesses, releasing a disruptive burst of flatulence.

Taking to Reddit, a passenger recounted the unusual incident, describing how the atmosphere turned even more unpleasant when snacks were brought out. The disruptive individual allegedly made condescending remarks about the smell of the food, leading to further confrontations with other passengers.

According to the Reddit user, flight attendants had to intervene, and eventually, an announcement over the intercom explained the unexpected return to the gate: “Apologies for the interruption, but we are returning to the gate; we will give you more info when we have it.”

Upon reaching the gate, flight attendants reportedly informed the ‘disgruntled’ passenger that he would not be continuing the journey. The individual expressed confusion, and the situation was resolved off the plane.

Fortunately, the passenger left without causing additional trouble, prompting a collective sigh of relief among the remaining travelers.