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Flight attendant pranks passenger by hiding inside of overhead bin
Ever had a flight attendant surprise you from inside of a closed overhead bin? You may have if you were flying on Southwest Airlines. Twitter user Holly McNamara (@hollymac) captured a photo and video this evening of a flight attendant pranking a boarding passenger by hiding inside of an overhead bin and closing the lid. When the unknowing passenger opens the bin there's a noticeable stutter -- then he tries to close the bin again in confusion.Southwest is known for its casual work environment and excellent relationship with its employees, which is why this particular flight attendant probably felt comfortable pulling off the prank. A video showing a rapping flight attendant on the same airline was was widely circulated back in 2009, and has since gathered hundreds of thousands of hits on Youtube.
As for this incident, Ms. McNamara reports that the prank was pulled off on a layover in LAX en route to Las Vegas. In the name of good fun, we tip our hats to the flight crew and the passengers who could take a good joke. Just don't tell Boeing that anyone is hiding in their overhead bins.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Holly McNamara Jan 20th 2012 12:26AM
Here is the YouTube link! -Yours Truly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmprvK-p7wc
Chet Lewis Jan 20th 2012 7:44AM
And yet if the flying public (cattle/sheeple) were to try the same prank, we would be arrested and charged with some daft Homeland Security violation. You keep overbooking those flights Southwest - and making passengers sit backwards in flights.....your antics and self righteous attitude will catch up. People would have better attitudes about these things if we weren't treated like criminals while the elite business owners act with impunity.
Serene Jan 20th 2012 10:46AM
Well , the reason people are treated differently, as customers, than the flight attendants is this : We are basically house guests and the flight attendants are the homeowners.
g.blank Jan 20th 2012 4:40PM
Chet... When was the last time you flew on SWA? They haven't had lounge seating (sitting backwards) for almost ten years. I love SWA. I fly them almost every week. They are a great airline, and the truly savvy passenger will always know that things don't always go perfectly. It has been my experience as a regular flyer, that SWA has great customer service, they will usually bend over backwards to right a wrong if they can and almost always, the employees look and sound like the enjoy being at work. Give them another try...you may just find you like them.
Jeff Jan 20th 2012 4:49PM
At least they aren't charging you for the chip on your shoulder that you probably carry onto every flight.
Deborah Nicholson Jan 20th 2012 1:31PM
Back in the 80's I flew with the singing flight attendant and in December I had the comedy flight attendant. I love flying Southwest!!! In fact, I often say if SW doesn't fly there, I don't go.
Lavender Lady Jan 21st 2012 10:26PM
We have flown only SW for the past 15 years and this is exactly the reason why. Great customer service and pleasant/fun flight attendants.
Jack Jan 20th 2012 11:46AM
The flight attendants at Southwest are always a lot of fun. They really do add to the trip.
Iris Jan 20th 2012 12:08PM
My favorite thing about flying Southwest is the backward facing seats, AND, their great sense of humor. Fly on!
Paul Jan 23rd 2012 11:19PM
SWA has NOT had backward facing seats for many, many years.. All seats face forward! FYI
val Jan 20th 2012 11:58AM
Plain stupid, If a passenger would of done this, I wonder what would of happened.
smelly Jan 20th 2012 12:00PM
yes after she took her fat buttocks outta there 64 passengers were able to store their belongings in that bin
ohkee Jan 20th 2012 12:10PM
It looked like she was asleep, or trying to hide. When you suprize or prank people you have to look them in the eye to see the reaction. Your face looking at them adds to the suprize. I know there is a certain way these attendants must conduct themselves but if you are going to cross the line, cross it dont dance around it.
florida Jan 20th 2012 2:12PM
An unfortunate display ... unprofessional and immature. This childish act demeans the importance of the flight attendant's prime function. Duh ... Safety! She should have been in the cabin to monitor the passenger boarding. Hiding in the overhead like a 3 year old? This was over the top, even for Southwest. She should be fired.
29Dawg Jan 20th 2012 4:01PM
Realy!!!! Get that stick out of your but and laugh a little you idiot.
LORA Jan 20th 2012 12:52PM
OH PLEASE! That is funny, a lighten up moment! Those with the negative comments must have been dropped on your head as a child. Lighten-up! The world and people are in a world of hurt. This one moment in time, was funny!!!!
We all could use a few laughs.
gemini22 Jan 20th 2012 12:52PM
Cute. I like Southwest. The crew always tries to keep their passengers happy and relaxed.
jim Jan 20th 2012 1:48PM
Boy just what you want in a emergency a comedian....
Sam Jan 20th 2012 5:43PM
The only thing that would surprise me about an overhead compartment is that there was actually some room in it. People no longer believe in checking baggage!
cc Jan 20th 2012 3:59PM
don't care for juvenile pranks and attitudes by flight attendants.