Overview

• Britney Spears lit a cigarette during a JSX charter flight from Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles on May 22, 2025, violating federal aviation laws.
• She complied with the flight attendant's request to extinguish the cigarette but was issued a formal warning by authorities upon landing.
• Spears apologized publicly on Instagram, acknowledging her actions but describing the authorities' response as excessive.
• In her Instagram post, she criticized the flight attendant's behavior, claiming they acted strangely and invaded her personal space.
• The incident has reignited public discussions about Spears's post-conservatorship behavior and mental health, with her actions continuing to face intense scrutiny.