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Fact Check: Viral Video of Indian Girl Arguing with Cabin Crew Over Tray Table Is Scripted, Not Real

Airplane rules cover various aspects of air travel, from baggage restrictions to in-flight conduct. Key rules include

By 2 July 2025 2:11 PM IST
Fact Check: Viral Video of Indian Girl Arguing with Cabin Crew Over Tray Table Is Scripted, Not Real

  • Claim :

    Indian girl arguing with the aeroplane crew, refusing to fold her tray table before takeoff of the plane

  • Fact :

    The video is a scripted one; it is not genuine

Airplane rules cover various aspects of air travel, from baggage restrictions to in-flight conduct. Key rules include storing carry-on baggage in overhead compartments or under the seat in front, and restrictions on items like knives, toy guns, and other dangerous goods in cabin baggage. Passengers should also follow instructions from the cabin crew during emergencies and be mindful of other passengers.

A video of a woman arguing with the cabin crew member is going viral on X with the claim that an Indian girl refuses to fold the tray table for takeoff because of her expensive bag. The caption of the video being shared is:
“She refused to fold the tray table because of her expensive bag. Sis, if your bag is too costly for takeoff, maybe you should’ve bought a jet, not a seat in economy. AMEERO KE CHOCHLE #tranding #viralvideo #Dior #LVFashion #bag #ameer #viral #Girlfights #indigoflight #indigo”




Here is the archive link of the claim:

Fact check:

The claim is False. The video is a scripted one.

When we extracted the keyframes from the viral video, we found that the video is scripted. We found a video published on a YouTube channel named ‘Fly High Institute’, an aviation training center based in Nagpur, on October 18, 2024, with the title ‘As per safety regulations, the cabin must be secured for takeoff’.

The description of the video states:
“As per safety regulations, the cabin must be secured for takeoff, landing, and whenever the seatbelt sign is on, as required by the DGCA. Cabin crew are responsible for ensuring all safety protocols are followed, paying attention to every detail. However, it can be challenging to explain the rules to each passenger. In one instance, a lady passenger refused to stow her expensive bag in the overhead bin or under the seat despite multiple explanations from the crew about the importance of following safety procedures, including securing the tray table. Despite the crew’s calm efforts, she continued to resist. Eventually, the crew had to notify the captain, who instructed the crew to inform the passenger that failure to comply with safety rules would result in her being offloaded. Upon hearing this, the passenger quickly cooperated and followed the crew’s instructions.”
#flyhighinstitutenagpur

When we searched further, we found several other videos published on the YouTube channel of similar scenarios. Here is one such video. The YouTube channel Fly High Institute is an aviation training center based in Nagpur, which is known for regularly sharing scripted videos on social media for awareness purposes.

Fly High Institute has successfully established reputable and long-lasting relationships with all of the major international and domestic airlines, leading 5-star hotel chains, and prominent aviation, hospitality, travel, and tourism management organizations. These companies then conduct exclusive on-campus interviews with students at Fly High Institute. Delivering well-groomed and trained professionals to the world of aviation and the service sector. Advanced cabin crew training facilities for safety, security, and first aid. Providing 100% placement assistance. Throughout the training program for each course, they pay full attention to work on industry knowledge, skills, and developing a professional work attitude.

Hence, the viral video is a scripted one and not a real one. The claim that the video shows an Indian girl refusing to fold the tray table for takeoff because of her expensive bag is False.

Claim :   Indian girl arguing with the aeroplane crew, refusing to fold her tray table before takeoff of the plane
Claimed By :  Social media users
Claim Reviewed By :  Telugupost Fact Check
Claim Source :  Twitter
Fact Check :  False
News Summary - Indian Girl Arguing with Cabin Crew
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Satya Priya BN

Satya Priya BN is a seasoned Content and Digital Manager with over 7 years of experience in press, electronic, and digital media. A trained fact checker with 4+ years of experience, she has worked with organizations like Newsmeter.in, BBC World Service, and Telugupost.com. Satya is also a Google News Initiative and BBC Young Reporter India trainer, specializing in fact-checking, misinformation, and media literacy. She has led workshops for journalists, media students, and school communities, and co-authored a Telugu-language fact-check manual. Currently, she serves as the Fact Check Lead at Telugupost.com.
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