Blanket of shame: Business class passenger’s unbelievable in-flight act sparks outrage
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Content warning: This article contains disturbing details about inappropriate behaviour on a flight. Reader discretion is advised.
Travelling in business class is often associated with luxury and comfort—a serene space where passengers can relax and enjoy high-quality service on their journey.
However, a recent incident on a Melbourne-to-Dubai flight has left passengers and people on social media in disbelief.
A man in the premium cabin was caught on camera engaging in a highly inappropriate act.
The incident, which has since made the rounds, involved a male passenger who was allegedly pleasuring himself under a blanket during the entire flight with the cabin lights on and surrounding passengers wide awake.
A fellow traveller, disturbed by the man's actions, captured the act on camera and shared it on social media, sparking widespread disgust and debate.
Grace O’Neill posted the video, saying, ‘This guy raw dogged himself from Melbourne to Dubai. Impressive tbh [to be honest].’
Titling the video, ‘This raw dogging trend is getting out of hand,’ she showed the man reclined in his seat, covered with a blanket, with noticeable hand movement underneath.
The term ‘rawdogging’ has recently gained notoriety on social media, referring to a challenge where individuals go without inflight entertainment, screens, sleep, meals, or snacks for the duration of a long-haul flight.
The man in the video wasn’t watching any entertainment, so he allegedly decided to take matters into his own hands.
Australians who saw the footage expressed their shock and revulsion at the man's brazen behaviour.
‘Ummmmmm, how is this allowed?’ one user questioned.
‘Raw dogging his red rocket,’ another quipped.
‘Nah that’s actually insane,’ a third remarked.
Others expressed hope that the woman reported the incident.
‘Please tell me you reported (him),’ one commenter wrote.
However, some people didn’t understand what the fuss was about.
‘Not illegal, just frowned upon,’ a comment read.
‘Should’ve given him a hand (pun intended),’ another joked.
The act appeared so unbelievable to some that they accused the poster of staging the scene.
‘Fake,’ one said, while another added, ‘OMG this can’t be real.’
The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority states that disruptive passenger behaviour can lead to verbal or written warnings from airline staff and police.
According to them, passengers cannot ‘behave in an offensive or disorderly way, including physical assault, verbal abuse or sexual harassment’.
Although there isn’t a specific clause addressing masturbation on flights, there have been instances where passengers were arrested and charged after others witnessed exposed genitalia or felt threatened.
As concerns over in-flight behaviour continue to make headlines, a recent disturbing incident on a Melbourne-to-Dubai flight has highlighted the ongoing issue of disruptive passengers.
This unsettling event has brought renewed attention to the challenges airlines face in managing passenger conduct.
The spotlight now turns to another recent case of in-flight chaos involving a disruptive passenger on a Virgin Australia flight, raising further questions about the effectiveness of current regulations and airline responses to such situations.
Have you ever encountered similar behaviour on a flight? How was it handled by the airline staff? We also invite you to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
Travelling in business class is often associated with luxury and comfort—a serene space where passengers can relax and enjoy high-quality service on their journey.
However, a recent incident on a Melbourne-to-Dubai flight has left passengers and people on social media in disbelief.
A man in the premium cabin was caught on camera engaging in a highly inappropriate act.
The incident, which has since made the rounds, involved a male passenger who was allegedly pleasuring himself under a blanket during the entire flight with the cabin lights on and surrounding passengers wide awake.
A fellow traveller, disturbed by the man's actions, captured the act on camera and shared it on social media, sparking widespread disgust and debate.
Grace O’Neill posted the video, saying, ‘This guy raw dogged himself from Melbourne to Dubai. Impressive tbh [to be honest].’
Footage showed a business class passenger on a Melbourne-to-Dubai flight allegedly pleasuring himself with the cabin lights on and other passengers present. Credit: Tiktok / Grace O’Neill
Titling the video, ‘This raw dogging trend is getting out of hand,’ she showed the man reclined in his seat, covered with a blanket, with noticeable hand movement underneath.
The term ‘rawdogging’ has recently gained notoriety on social media, referring to a challenge where individuals go without inflight entertainment, screens, sleep, meals, or snacks for the duration of a long-haul flight.
The man in the video wasn’t watching any entertainment, so he allegedly decided to take matters into his own hands.
Australians who saw the footage expressed their shock and revulsion at the man's brazen behaviour.
‘Ummmmmm, how is this allowed?’ one user questioned.
‘Raw dogging his red rocket,’ another quipped.
‘Nah that’s actually insane,’ a third remarked.
Others expressed hope that the woman reported the incident.
‘Please tell me you reported (him),’ one commenter wrote.
However, some people didn’t understand what the fuss was about.
‘Not illegal, just frowned upon,’ a comment read.
‘Should’ve given him a hand (pun intended),’ another joked.
The act appeared so unbelievable to some that they accused the poster of staging the scene.
‘Fake,’ one said, while another added, ‘OMG this can’t be real.’
The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority states that disruptive passenger behaviour can lead to verbal or written warnings from airline staff and police.
According to them, passengers cannot ‘behave in an offensive or disorderly way, including physical assault, verbal abuse or sexual harassment’.
Although there isn’t a specific clause addressing masturbation on flights, there have been instances where passengers were arrested and charged after others witnessed exposed genitalia or felt threatened.
As concerns over in-flight behaviour continue to make headlines, a recent disturbing incident on a Melbourne-to-Dubai flight has highlighted the ongoing issue of disruptive passengers.
This unsettling event has brought renewed attention to the challenges airlines face in managing passenger conduct.
The spotlight now turns to another recent case of in-flight chaos involving a disruptive passenger on a Virgin Australia flight, raising further questions about the effectiveness of current regulations and airline responses to such situations.
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