‘Disgusting’ reason cabin got splattered with blood mid-flight

Janine Puhak Fox News

Passengers on a recent American Airlines flight were likely left cringing after a woman’s foot blister popped during the flight in a medical mishap that reportedly splashed blood onto two people, a book, the plane cabin’s walls and a window.

South Florida talk show host Andy Slater took to Twitter on Wednesday to share the disturbing incident that occurred during his flight to Miami in a post that has since received more than 2100 comments, Fox News reported.

He also posted a photo of his blood-splattered book (below) in its full, uncensored glory.

“Bloody mess on my flight to Miami. Woman in aisle seat has blister on her foot pop. Blood splatters across aisle, including on the two guys in front of me, one of their books and the window,” Slater said.

“Flight attendant says @MiamiDadeFire will have to meet flight.

“Update: She’s barefoot and was wearing these flip flops at one point. Hoping this blanket goes in the garbage,” Slater added in a follow-up message.

After landing, the sports radio talk show host explained the plane was greeted by the Miami-Dade Fire Department and shared a video of a “great” flight attendant patiently explaining the next steps to the woman whose blood splattered and the two men the fluid hit.

“Due to US policies, we need the three of you to speak to the paramedics because of the blood,” the American Airlines staffer said in the clip.

Twitter users were predictably horrified with Slater’s tale and asked many questions about the incident, prompting him to offer more details on the seating situation and the fate of the plane.

Many commenters felt the woman’s blister-popping problem was a prime example of terrible travel behaviour gone too far.

“Why her feet uncovered on an aeroplane anyway???” one asked.

“Airlines have to make passengers keep their feet covered at all times. This is ridiculous,” another agreed.

“(This is) one of the more disgusting stories I have heard in a while,” another chimed in.

“This is my worst possible nightmare not involving spiders,” another cried.

When contacted for comment, a spokesperson for American Airlines offered Fox News the following statement on the incident:

“Due to a medical-related issue that occurred in-flight, American requested medical personnel meet American flight 1128 upon its arrival in Miami on Sept. 18. We thank the American crew who took great care of our customers on flight 1128,” a rep said on Thursday.

According to global flight tracker FlightStats, American flight 1128 travelled from Medellin, Colombia to Miami on Wednesday and landed in Florida on schedule.

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