British Airways flight attendant caught dancing naked in plane bathroom at 30,000 feet
A flight attendant was arrested after something very strange happened in the airplane bathroom. This story surprised many people because it happened thousands of feet up in the air. Keep reading to find out what happened on this wild flight and about other unusual and important events around the world.
Strange Incident on British Airways Flight
A flight from San Francisco to London was supposed to be a normal trip. But something odd happened on Sunday, May 25. A 41-year-old flight attendant was supposed to be serving meals to the passengers. Instead, he disappeared for a long time.
Other flight attendants started to look for him when it was time to hand out food. They found him in the business class bathroom. He was not wearing any clothes and was dancing. People say he may have taken drugs. This is very dangerous for someone who is supposed to be working on a plane.
The plane was flying 30,000 feet above the ground when this happened. The other flight attendants were very shocked. They quickly put spare first-class pajamas on him. Then they put him in a special seat for the rest of the 10-and-a-half-hour flight.
How The Crew Responded
The rest of the flight attendants had to work very hard because they were one person short. One crew member called the police to say what happened on the plane. When the plane landed at Heathrow Airport in London, the police were waiting.
The Metropolitan Police gave a statement: "On Sunday, 25 May at 09:32hrs, police based at Heathrow airport were called by cabin crew following the concern for welfare of a man on an inbound flight from San Francisco. A 41-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment once the flight had landed."
After he got medical care, the police arrested the flight attendant. They thought he was not fit to do his job. The police added: "Enquiries remain on-going into the circumstances, and an investigation has been launched."
Why This Is a Big Problem
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Someone close to the crew said: "We think the guy popped pills when he was meant to be working. It is an extraordinary thing to do." The person also said: "Rather than asking passengers ‘chicken or beef’, he was stripping off and dancing in the toilet. It was a long time before he was located and he was completely out of it."
This is very risky because flight attendants help keep everyone safe. If one of them is not able to work, it could cause big problems on the plane.
Flight Attendant Faces Investigation
The flight attendant was let go by the police but is still being investigated. The airline, British Airways, said it would not comment because it is now a police matter.
Drug Smuggling Arrest in Sri Lanka
This was not the only arrest involving someone from the airline world. In another case, a British woman named Charlotte May Lee was arrested in Sri Lanka. She is 21 years old and used to work as a flight attendant.
Charlotte May Lee’s Story
Earlier in the month, Charlotte was stopped at the airport in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The police said they found 46 kilograms of a drug called kush in her suitcases. That is worth more than $1.6 million. Some people say kush can be made with "human bones," which made the news even more shocking.
Charlotte said she did not know about the drugs. Her lawyer said: "We are supporting a British woman who has been arrested in Sri Lanka and are in contact with her family and the local authorities." The Sri Lankan customs officer told the BBC: "Another passenger who had left Bangkok airport, almost at the same time, was arrested in another country. We arrested this lady [Ms Lee] based on profiling."
If she is found guilty, she could go to prison for up to 25 years. Her lawyer said she is in prison in the city of Negombo. Charlotte said: "I had never seen them [the drugs] before. I didn’t expect it all when they pulled me over at the airport."
Other Young British Travelers Arrested
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Charlotte is not the only young British woman arrested for drugs this month. Another woman, Bella May Culley, went missing while traveling in Thailand. Her family was very worried. Later, Bella was found in Georgia, a country far from Thailand.
Local news said Bella was caught at the airport in Tbilisi, Georgia. The police found 34 packages of marijuana and 20 packages of hashish in her bags. The Georgian Interior Ministry said: "B.K, born in 2006, is charged with illegally purchasing and storing a particularly large amount of narcotics, illegally purchasing and storing the narcotic drug marijuana, and illegally importing it into Georgia."
If she is found guilty, Bella could go to prison for up to 20 years or even for life. A lawyer who spoke to Bella said: "She believes she's been 'used and manipulated'."
Courtroom Reaction Causes Stir
Sometimes, people act in surprising ways in court. In Mississippi, a man named Eddie Person was found not guilty of murder. He was very happy, but his reaction upset many people. Eddie was arrested in October 2022 for the killing of John Anthony Tarvin, who was a volunteer coach.
John was shot and killed on January 3, 2020. Eddie was charged with capital murder and tampering with evidence. On May 14, a jury decided he was not guilty.
After hearing he was free, Eddie turned to the camera and showed both middle fingers. This made some people on the internet very upset. One person wrote: "Wow just wow. If I had just been declared not guilty I would’ve been more respectful to myself and my attorney!"
Another person said: "Lawyer has had enough of him." Even Eddie’s lawyer seemed unhappy with his behavior. In January, another man named Kode McNair was found guilty of John Tarvin's murder and tampering with evidence.
The US Marshals Service said: "Kode McNair, 25, was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee on November 6, 2024, after an investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS)."
They explained: "On January 3, 2020, John Anthony 'Jay' Tarvin was shot and killed at a home on Presley Drive in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. On October 19, 2022, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Kode McNair in connection to the crime."
Teen Girl Returns Home After Disappearance
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Another big story happened in Utah. A 15-year-old girl named Alisa Petrov was reported missing after she left her school in American Fork on April 21, 2025. The South Jordan Police Department said Alisa was trying to meet people she talked to online.
The police said: "Alisa is listed as a Runway Juvenile who is endangered. Any knowledge of her whereabouts should be reported to Law Enforcement immediately."
Alisa bought things at a gas station and was seen getting on a train. She got off at Provo station and asked people to help her get to Las Vegas. The police posted about her on Facebook and asked for help to find her.
How Alisa Was Found
On June 1, 2025, Alisa walked into a police station in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She told the officers who she was. The police said: "Alisa's identity was confirmed. Alisa is in good health and safe with Colorado officials."
Her parents were told right away, and the police are working to bring her home. During the search for Alisa, police arrested three men who talked to her before she disappeared.
One was Matthew Nicholas Menard from Miami, Florida. He was charged with talking to a minor and other serious crimes. Another was William Taylor Glines from Texas. He was also charged with talking to a minor and other crimes. A third man, Samuel Mitchell from Utah, was arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor.
Alisa’s parents thanked everyone for their help. On their website, they wrote: "Thank you everyone for all your help! Thank you for sharing the news, thank you for following, and thank you for the tips! Alisa walked into a police department today on June 1 2025. She was gone for almost six weeks."
Gold Smuggling Story in India
Another event happened in India that shocked many people. A flight attendant named Surabhi Khatun was caught trying to smuggle gold. She worked for Air India Express.
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How Surabhi Tried to Hide Gold
Surabhi was 26 years old when she was arrested in May last year. Her flight landed in Kannur International Airport, India, after coming from Muscat. Customs officers noticed she was acting strangely. They asked her to get an X-ray, but she refused.
A judge ordered a medical exam. Doctors found 960 grams of gold hidden in her body. Surabhi was sent to jail for 14 days. This gold was worth $89,000.
Someone joked online: "With a value of $89k. I would have trained a little before moving it. You know like shoving it up my ass and walking around the house with it." Surabhi was the first airline worker caught smuggling gold in this way, but it was not her first time doing it.
Why People Smuggle Gold in India
In 2012, the Indian government made it much more expensive to bring gold into the country. They raised the gold import tax to 15 percent. India was the biggest buyer of gold in the world at that time.
Because of the high taxes, people started smuggling gold into India. Gold “mules” were paid a lot of money to bring in gold secretly. At first, they earned about $623 for each kilogram of gold. By last year, gold smugglers were paid as much as $15,000 per kilogram.
Gold is very valuable, and when it is smuggled, it can be sold for a lot of money. That is why some people take big risks to bring gold into India, even hiding it in their bodies.
The Dangers of Drug and Gold Smuggling
Smuggling drugs or gold can be very dangerous. People who try to sneak drugs or gold into a country can go to jail for many years. Sometimes, they do not even know they are breaking the law. Other times, they do it for money.
These stories remind us that it is important to follow the rules, especially when traveling. If you are caught with illegal things in your suitcase or on your body, you could get in big trouble.
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Police and Families Work Together
When someone goes missing, it is very scary for their families. Police officers work hard to help find missing people and keep everyone safe. In Alisa’s case, the police worked with her family and the community to bring her back.
Alisa’s parents wrote: "Also special thank you to our local community for Praying!" They were very happy when Alisa was found safe.
What We Can Learn from These Stories
All these stories show us that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes people make bad choices, and sometimes people get caught in dangerous situations without meaning to. It is always important to be careful, follow the rules, and ask for help if you are in trouble.
If you ever feel unsafe or if someone asks you to do something wrong, talk to a trusted adult. If you are traveling, make sure you know what is in your bag. Do not carry anything for someone else if you are not sure what it is.
The Importance of Safety and Honesty
Police, flight attendants, and other workers all have important jobs to do. They help keep people safe. When someone does not do their job the right way, it can cause problems for everyone.
Being honest and safe helps everyone have a better trip, whether they are on a plane, in a new country, or just at home. Remember, if something does not feel right, it is okay to ask for help or say no.
Keeping Our World Safe
It is important to listen to the news and learn from what happens around the world. These stories teach us about the dangers of drugs, crime, and making bad choices. They also show how police, families, and communities can work together to solve problems and help people in need.
Always do your best to be a good person, make smart choices, and help others when you can. That is how we keep our world safe and happy for everyone.
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