In a shocking turn of events, an American Airlines plane was hit with ‘unexpected turbulence’ on a routine flight from New York to Los Angeles, causing chaos and confusion among passengers. Five people were hospitalized as a result of the incident, with reports of spilled drinks, flying laptops, and even a rogue inflatable neck pillow.
Passenger Karen Smith, who was seated in the aisle, described the moment the turbulence hit as “like a rollercoaster from hell.” She added, “I was just trying to enjoy my in-flight movie when suddenly my popcorn went flying and my neighbor’s elbow ended up in my lap. It was a real mess.”
In a statement released by American Airlines, they assured the public that the turbulence was unexpected and that they are investigating the cause of the incident. However, rumors have been circulating that the turbulence was actually caused by a group of overexcited toddlers who were having a dance party in the aisles.
One passenger, who wishes to remain anonymous, claimed that the turbulence was so intense that they saw their life flash before their eyes. They said, “I thought I was a goner for sure. But then I remembered that I still haven’t finished watching ‘Game of Thrones,’ so I knew I had to survive.”
Despite the chaos, flight attendant Sarah Johnson managed to keep her cool and even cracked a few jokes to lighten the mood. “I told the passengers that if they wanted to experience turbulence, they should just try driving in New York City during rush hour. That got a few laughs, at least.”
As for the five passengers who were hospitalized, they are said to be in stable condition and are being treated for minor injuries. One passenger, who we will call Bob, joked from his hospital bed, “I’ve been on some bumpy flights before, but this one really took the cake. Literally, someone’s cake went flying across the cabin and hit me in the face.”
While the cause of the turbulence remains a mystery, one thing is for sure – this flight will go down in history as one of the wildest rides in American Airlines’ history. Let’s just hope they invest in some stronger seatbelts for future flights.