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Rising Conflict on Flights: Observers believe cramped spaces, poor boarding procedures, and airline cost-cutting measures are contributing to increased conflict between airline passengers.
Recent incident: A heated dispute occurred on a hong Kong Airlines flight (HX628) from Hong Kong to seoul on Friday. Details of the Dispute: The argument involved passengers speaking Mandarin and Cantonese. A video shows a physical altercation with pulling and grabbing. A woman repeatedly claimed “He hit my son” while grabbing another passenger.
Airline Response: Hong Kong Airlines issued written warnings to four passengers and alerted Korean law enforcement.
Social Media Influence: Experts suggest social media is fueling a “copycat effect,” were people imitate disruptive behaviour seen online.
Previous Incident: This incident follows another heated dispute on a Hong Kong Airlines flight (mentioned via a link).
In essence, the article discusses a growing problem of passenger conflicts in the air, illustrated by a recent incident on a Hong Kong Airlines flight, and points to potential causes including physical conditions, airline practices, and the influence of social media.