Southwest Airlines passenger strips naked, poops on plane seat during flight

A Southwest Airlines jet prepares to land at Chicago Midway International Airport on February 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois

A Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Philadelphia to Chicago’s Midway International Airport was met by law enforcement and medical personnel after a female passenger reportedly removed her clothes and defecated on her seat during the flight. The incident occurred on Saturday, April 26, aboard Southwest Airlines Flight 418.

Shocking footage captured the moment when a woman on board a Southwest flight stripped naked and erupted into a crazed rant before it took off

Upon arrival at Midway Airport, police officers and medical staff boarded the plane to address the situation involving the unidentified woman. Details regarding the woman’s condition or any potential legal consequences have not been publicly disclosed. Due to the unsanitary condition caused by the incident, the aircraft was temporarily taken out of service for thorough cleaning.

Southwest Airlines issued a statement addressing the matter, confirming that police and medical teams responded to a "situation involving a customer." The airline expressed regret over the disruption, emphasizing its commitment to passenger and crew safety. “Our teams are reaching out to those onboard to apologize for the situation and any delays to their travel plans,” the airline stated. “Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees, and we appreciate the professionalism of our flight crew.”

The moment came during a flight from Houston's William P. Hobby Airport to Phoenix on Monday, as passengers said they were left stunned as the woman gyrated and screamed for 25 minutes before she was detained by authorities

This event follows a similar bizarre occurrence involving a Southwest Airlines passenger in Houston nearly two months earlier. In that incident, a woman stripped naked inside the aircraft and behaved erratically for approximately 25 minutes. The plane returned to the gate at William P. Hobby Airport, where Houston Police Department officers escorted the woman for a medical evaluation. Southwest Airlines apologized to passengers for the delay and reiterated its commitment to passenger safety and professionalism.

Passengers said the woman tried to enter the cockpit and ran up and down the aisle, with footage showing her screaming 'wait, wait, wait' as she did so

Both incidents have raised concerns about managing in-flight emergencies involving passengers experiencing apparent medical or psychological episodes. Southwest Airlines has pledged to maintain high safety standards while addressing these rare but disruptive events promptly and professionally.