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Reason for a flight delay

Boehm Collector — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:07:30 GMT

My niece and her husband are on their way to Bologna Italy to visit her husband's parents and siblings. There are no direct flights from LA to Bologna so they had to take a Swiss Airlines flight with a connecting flight to Bologna. I followed her flight on line. The departure was an hour and a half late. My brother sent me a text to let me know they just made their connecting flight. The reason for the delay was that a woman refused to put her seat belt on. So they had to return to the gate to have her removed. Some people are not all that bright. Not only did she miss her flight but she inconvenienced all the passengers and will probably be banned from ever flying Swiss Airlines.

Re: Reason for a flight delay

Sooner — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:53 GMT

@Boehm Collector Maybe she is one of the spoiled and entitled people now who do not feel obligted to consider others, step aside for someone, or think of anything or anyone but themselves.

The takers, not the givers.

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FranandZoe — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:20:39 GMT

That is just terrible - what is wrong with people. Glad you niece made her connecting flight.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:32:33 GMT

Why,oh, why would she not put a seat belt on? Didn't she know she had to wear a seat belt?

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Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:22:39 GMT

@Boehm Collector wrote:
My niece and her husband are on their way to Bologna Italy to visit her husband's parents and siblings. There are no direct flights from LA to Bologna so they had to take a Swiss Airlines flight with a connecting flight to Bologna. I followed her flight on line. The departure was an hour and a half late. My brother sent me a text to let me know they just made their connecting flight. The reason for the delay was that a woman refused to put her seat belt on. So they had to return to the gate to have her removed. Some people are not all that bright. Not only did she miss her flight but she inconveniced all the passengers and will probbaly be banned from ever flying Swiss Airlines.

@Boehm Collector

I find it difficult to believe anyone who flies these days doesn't know they need to wear a seat belt, just like in cars.

This doesn't sound "not all that bright".

My first thought was that some sort of mental issue was going on.

Glad your family got to where they were going.

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Still Raining — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:23:08 GMT

Honestly, some people! It must have been soooo nerve racking to wonder about your connection. Glad they made it.

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lynnie61 — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:30:34 GMT

wow, glad they made that, and an hour and a half to do that. I'm sure others may have missed their connections. Just sad.

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Boehm Collector — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:34:06 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 ... actually we got more information from my niece. The woman decided she didn't want to fly. So she intentionally disregarded the instructions to put on her seat belt knowing she would be taken back to the gate to be removed. I don't know what is wrong with her.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:35:35 GMT

@Boehm Collector :Thanks for the update!

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TVLand — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:03:55 GMT

Someone like this should forever be banned from flying on Swiss Airlines .

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Kachina624 — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:47:35 GMT

You've got to wonder why in the world anyone would object to an airliner seat belt? All she'd need is a good patch of turbulence and she'd change her mine.

Sound like a toddler whim and tantrum.

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Lovestheshores — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:09:56 GMT

@TVLand wrote:
Someone like this should forever be banned from flying on Swiss Airlines .

Or any airline...

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Mz iMac — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:15:39 GMT

I bet she got over a thousand hits on her IG &/or TikTok accounts!

FWIW: People who do things like that are IG and/or TikTok publicity whores.

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elated — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:31:48 GMT

I think she should have been held for medical detention. No one should be allowed to just do what they want on a flight that affects other passengers. It would be called taking responsibility.

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MoonieBaby — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:58:35 GMT

Insanity rules supreme lately!

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:16:37 GMT

@Boehm Collector wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 ... actually we got more information from my niece. The woman decided she didn't want to fly. So she intentionally disregarded the instructions to put on her seat belt knowing she would be taken back to the gate to be removed. I don't know what is wrong with her.

@Boehm Collector

Oh good grief, I hate when people act like that.

I agree she should be detained for medical evaluation.

Or .... just make her wait for 24 hours in a holding cell somewhere nearby.

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Boehm Collector — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:44 GMT

@elated wrote:
I think she should have been held for medical detention. No one should be allowed to just do what they want on a flight that affects other passengers. It would be called taking responsibility.

@elated ..I'm sure she was arrested once she was removed from the plane. If she needed to be held for medical attention I would imagine she would be.

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Boehm Collector — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:14:40 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 and @elated The legal consequences for disobeying the crew on an airplane.

Yes, you can be arrested and criminally charged for disobeying crew instructions on an airplane. Federal law strictly prohibits passengers from interfering with or intimidating flight crew members, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) maintains a zero-tolerance policy for unruly behavior.

The Legal Consequences

Under 49 U.S. Code § 46504, interfering with a flight crew—which includes simply refusing to follow direct safety commands—is a federal crime.

Imprisonment: A conviction can carry up to 20 years in prison.
Fines: The FAA can impose civil penalties up to $39,000 or more per violation.
Airline Bans & Restitution: You can be issued a lifetime ban from the airline and may be held financially liable for the costs of diverting a flight to remove you.

Examples of Disobedience

While it may seem like a minor issue, seemingly "passive" refusals can trigger a federal charge. Actions that will quickly escalate to law enforcement involvement include:

Quora +1

Refusing to sit down or put away carry-on luggage.
Repeatedly ignoring requests to fasten your seatbelt.
Refusing to turn off electronic devices when instructed.
Failing to wear a face mask when required.
Verbally arguing with or hindering a flight attendant from doing their duties.

What Happens During an Incident

If you refuse to comply, the crew is required to manage the situation for the safety of the entire flight. The pilot may choose to return the plane to the gate or divert to the nearest available airport, where local law enforcement or the FBI will be waiting to remove you in handcuffs.

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Bhvbum — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:46:26 GMT

I suspect the real reason will come out, she was too large and couldn't get the seatbelt closed. And was not willing to buy a second seat.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:00:18 GMT

@Bhvbum wrote:
I suspect the real reason will come out, she was too large and couldn't get the seatbelt closed. And was not willing to buy a second seat.

@Bhvbum. The flight attendants have seat belt extensions. All a passenger has to do is ask for one.