Someone had messed up shortly after people got on the plane.
A Southwest flight from Atlanta to Houston in the US was delayed on April 15 after a flight attendant objected to takeoff until a passenger cleaned up rice spilled in the aisle. Jennifer Schaper, a passenger on the flight, used the hashtag #RiceGate to discuss the entire event in a series of tweets. He said that according to a report in People magazine, someone had messed with the plane immediately after people boarded it.
“Because my travels seem to involve unintentional comedy: just got on the plane and someone dropped the food. The flight attendant yelled “Who dropped the rice?””, she tweeted. She posted a photo of a spread of yellow rice on the floor of the cabin, about two seats in front of her.
Because my travels seem to inadvertently include comedy:
Just boarded the plane and someone dropped the food. The flight attendant shouted “Who dropped the rice?” And Alice is walking up and down. They are refusing to move out of the gate until someone clears the rice. pic.twitter.com/f5SfdjZcGr— Jennifer Schaper (@jenschap) April 15, 2023
She said people in her row started “laughing” and that it made the flight attendant look “suspiciously”. He also posted a video of a flight attendant saying that the plane would not take off until the rice was cleared. The flight attendant can be heard saying in the video, “We’re going to sweep this rice away so you don’t have to walk through it and it doesn’t hurt your eyes.” We’re sorry, but again, I don’t think you want to go through this. So, take care of it at the gate before we leave. Thank you,” the flight attendant can be heard in the video.
Update: They are still refusing to leave until the rice is cleaned up. They are ordering brooms. #ricegatepic.twitter.com/2H8fIQwdsh
— Jennifer Schaper (@jenschap) April 15, 2023
Furthermore, she posted a picture of rice spilled on the floor, which was being covered by paper towels by the flight attendants.
“Update: Rice is clearing up but she is MAD. She has told us all that we didn’t wake up correctly and she is disappointed in all of us. #RiceGate,” she said in another tweet, along with a picture of a broom And a dustpan is being used to clean the corridor.
Ms Scheper claimed the flight was further delayed when a passenger left her seat to use the toilet while the rice was being cleaned, preventing the flight from taking off. “Update: The rice is cleaned up but another angry lady went to the bathroom during #RiceGate and we still can’t take off because she’s not in her seat. My row mates have nicknamed this flight Voyage of the Damned kept,” he added. ,
She reported that after take-off, the crew “did not serve us drinks” because there were “some bumps” during the flight. He joked that it seemed like “punishment”.
Southwest Airlines replied to his tweet and apologized for the inconvenience. “We regret that our crew were unable to provide onboard refreshments due to rough travel conditions. Safety is always our first priority, but we hope we can accomplish it next time! Thank you for bearing with us ” Jennifer. – Brain.”