A TikTok video capturing a plane passenger opening a tin of tuna mid-air has gone viral, sparking a debate on snack etiquette during flights. TikToker Ally Jaksen was on an Alaska Airlines flight from Anchorage to Seattle when she recorded the passenger sitting next to her enjoying canned tuna with Ritz crackers as an in-flight snack. The video has garnered over 1.2 million views and led to mixed reactions from other users.
Many TikTok users expressed their surprise and distaste at the passenger’s choice of snack, with some jokingly referring to it as a “crime against humanity.” Some users commented that they would have confronted the passenger or found the smell unbearable. Others defended the passenger, stating that tuna doesn’t smell bad and they might have done the same to meet their protein goals.
According to Jaksen, eating tuna wasn’t the only questionable behaviour exhibited by the passenger. She described him as someone you wouldn’t want to sit next to on a plane, as he also ordered a Bloody Mary, creating additional strong odours. The passenger was reportedly snoring loudly, further adding to the discomfort of those around him.
This incident comes on the heels of a previous flight controversy where a passenger baked sourdough bread on a flight, prompting concerns about allergens in the air. The TikTok video serves as a reminder of the importance of considering others’ comfort and well-being when choosing snacks and activities during flights.
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