Chaos erupted at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport after a furious passenger launched into a profanity-laced tirade when her flight to New York was abruptly canceled.
The dramatic moment, captured on video, shows the woman—traveling with her two children—screaming at an airline employee:
“F***** b**h, I need my medication!”
Airport police were forced to intervene and restrain the distraught passenger as she demanded access to her diabetes medication, which she claimed was packed in her checked luggage.
Strike Sparks Travel Nightmare
The chaos was sparked by a French air traffic controller strike, which has disrupted dozens of flights and left thousands of travelers stranded across the country.
Passengers with tickets on Norse Atlantic flights to the U.S. were among the hardest hit.
The stranded mother told fellow passengers:
“They offered no help. No food, no hotel, no nothing. I have kids with me. I was panicked, but they didn’t care.”
Passengers Forced to Sleep in Airport
Many travelers unable to afford alternative flights or hotel rooms were left sleeping on the airport floor as they waited for updates.
The woman, still visibly shaken hours later, said she eventually paid $1,285 for a last-minute replacement flight just to get home.
“I’m still waiting for my refund. They don’t even answer the phone,” she claimed.
Norse Atlantic Responds
A spokesperson for Norse Atlantic declined to comment on the specific incident but acknowledged the strike caused “temporary irregularities.”
“We understand the frustration travelers are feeling and are working to assist as many passengers as possible during this period of disruption.”
Video Goes Viral on Social Media
The video of the meltdown quickly spread online, sparking heated debate.
💬 “This is what happens when airlines don’t communicate properly,” one user wrote.
💬 “I feel for her, but screaming like that in front of kids? Not OK,” another commented.
Tense Summer for Travelers
This latest incident highlights the growing tension at European airports this summer. Ongoing strikes, staffing shortages, and surging travel demand have created a perfect storm of delays and cancellations, leaving families scrambling and tempers flaring.
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