If you travel a lot by plane, be careful with overly friendly and talkative seat neighbors. A senior lady came and sat next to me on the plane. She asked me to help her put her luggage in the overhead compartment, but a man who was going to sit on the other side did it quickly. (I'm not very tall, and the overhead compartment is something I try to avoid at all costs.)
As soon as I sat down, she started chatting. The lady was very nice and articulate, so we chatted throughout the flight to Dubai. Suddenly, when the pilot announced that we were beginning our descent towards DXB, my new friend started 'feeling' stomach pains. Out of concern, I pressed the flight attendant button, and the flight attendant came to find out what the problem was.
I told her that my seatmate was not feeling well. Suddenly, the lady started addressing me as 'my daughter.' The flight attendant said they couldn't do anything more than giving her some painkillers and waiting for landing.
The pilot announced that we had a medical emergency on board and advised everyone to remain calm. My new friend was crying and sweating profusely. She refused to let go of my hand, and everyone assumed we knew each other. So, we landed in DXB, and the same man who had helped put her luggage in the overhead compartment retrieved it. But as he took it down, he advised me to distance myself from the lady and make it clear to the cabin crew that we were not traveling together. He said he was a Godsent!
So, indeed, the cabin crew came and asked me if we were related, and I told them we had just met on the plane. I didn't know her at all. We started to disembark, and when I said goodbye, she begged me to take her bag. I was torn, but the man who had placed it looked me in the eyes and emphatically shook his head. He passed me a note telling me to let the cabin crew handle her.
So, I got off the plane and let my 'new friend' wait for the wheelchair and be handled by the cabin crew, feeling very guilty.
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While waiting for our luggage, I heard a commotion. My 'new friend' was running, trying to escape from the cabin crew, having gotten up from the wheelchair! She left the flight attendant with her bag and ran towards the exit with the rest of her carry-on luggage! Luckily, the airport police were faster than her. They caught her and brought her in handcuffs.
This lady starts calling me... 'my daughter... my daughter!' ... how could you do this to me... that's when I realized.
She was carrying drugs and was trying to involve me!
Fortunately for me, the man who had helped her with her luggage stepped forward and told the airport police that she and I had just met on the plane. The police took her passport and asked her to reveal my full names if it was true that we were traveling together.
By God's grace, I hadn't even told her my first name! They still asked me to follow the police to a small room where they extensively interrogated me. Where did I meet her?... where did I board... etc... And they thoroughly searched and dusted my luggage for fingerprints.
They dusted her luggage, and my fingerprints were not found anywhere on her luggage or bag!
They let me go with the advice to NEVER touch anyone else's luggage, whether on the flight or at the airport. So from that day on, no matter how much luggage you have, you'll take care of it yourself. Your luggage... your problem... is my policy. And if you can't reach the overhead compartment, and I'm the nearest person, call the cabin crew because all I'll do is look blankly at it and then look away.
A lesson to learn for future air travelers.
It was an eye-opening and nerve-wracking experience for me. I couldn't believe that I had unknowingly been caught up in such a dangerous situation. Had I not been cautious, I could have faced serious consequences. This incident made me realize how important it is to be vigilant and aware of our surroundings, especially when traveling.
This looks like it was written by ChatGPT.
This is some random forum post made by a 40yo woman, isn't it? You are simply copypasting that shit here
It's not funny nor interesting
who asked, troony
Stop forcing your meme, even in this developed form it won't catch on.
The rest of my trip to Dubai went smoothly. However, the incident left a lasting impact on me. I realized that dangers can lurk in unexpected places, and it's crucial to stay vigilant and cautious, even in seemingly ordinary situations. While traveling opens up new experiences and opportunities, it also requires a sense of responsibility and awareness.
As I returned home from my trip, I shared my harrowing experience with friends and family. They were shocked and reminded me of the importance of being cautious, especially in unfamiliar settings. The story also served as a cautionary tale for others who might be traveling by plane or engaging with strangers.
Reflecting on this incident, I realized that it's not just about the specific danger I encountered on the plane; it's a reminder of the potential risks we might face in various aspects of life. Whether it's traveling, socializing, or even engaging in daily activities, staying alert and cautious is vital to ensuring our safety and well-being.
I have since become more aware of my surroundings and more cautious about whom I interact with, not just during travel but also in my daily life. I have learned to trust my instincts and to prioritize my safety above all else. This experience has made me more cautious, but it has also taught me valuable lessons about being prepared and mindful in any situation.
Additionally, it has also highlighted the importance of trusting the authorities and cooperating with them when faced with unexpected and potentially dangerous situations. The airport police handled the situation professionally, and I am grateful for their swift response and thorough investigation.
Furthermore, this incident has reinforced the significance of having reliable and supportive friends and family. Sharing my experience with them not only provided me with emotional support but also served as a reminder to them to be cautious when traveling or interacting with strangers.
I missed the part where anything actually happened, besides you having the bad luck of sitting next to a mentally unstable woman who had a public freakout and got cuffed, and airport police detained you because they thought that you were involved somehow.
Eventful flight? Yes, I guess. Was it an "eye-opening and nerve-wracking experience" that needed twenty-one fricking Reddit-spaced paragraphs to tell? Frick no.
>my fingerprints were not found on her bag!
LARP detected. Fingerprints on luggage in a public space don't mean jack shit. Not to mention, most luggage items will not keep fingerprints.
Signalis game
I clicked on the thread because of this, now Im dissapointed
This story doesn’t even make sense. You’re suggesting she was trying to get you to help smuggle drugs into Dubai, but it’s not like customs checks you immediately after leaving the plane. You would have to go stand in line in immigration and then go through customs and they would specifically ask you if that bag is yours. Also obviously yes, if some random stranger asks you to carry their bag off the plane for them tell them to suck a dick.
Also I tolerate basic small talk but if someone is talking to me for more than 10 minutes I put on my headphones. I don’t want to interact with strangers on the plane.