Can you be removed from a flight?

Ugh, getting kicked off a flight? That’s a nightmare, right? I mean, who wants that? It happened to my cousin once, totally bonkers story. He wasn’t even doing anything – well, okay, maybe he’d had a few too many margaritas at the airport bar, but still! He swears it was the peanuts – said they made him feel weird. Anyway, point is, yes, they can remove you.

The airline websites all lay it out pretty seriously – intoxication, being a total jerk to the crew, making a scene, you know, the usual. I once saw this guy get dragged off a flight because he had, and I’m not kidding, the most unbelievable stench. I’m talking, it was like a biohazard level of BO. I felt bad for the guy – maybe he had some health issue – but honestly, the other passengers were practically holding their breath. It was intense.

They’re really strict about it these days, aren’t they? I get it, though. Safety first, and, let’s face it, no one wants to be stuck next to someone who’s causing a fuss for six hours, especially if you’re like me and get really motion sick and need the flight to be as calm as possible. Plus, apparently, there’s been a whole bunch of studies – I read somewhere that disruptive passengers really increase the risk of accidents, or something like that. I don’t remember the exact details but it seemed pretty convincing! It’s not just about comfort, it’s about everyone’s safety, I guess. So yeah, be nice, don’t drink too much before your flight, and for goodness sake, wear deodorant. You’ve been warned!