Cathay Pacific Bans Couple After In-Flight Harassment Over Reclining Seat

The Hong Kong airline enforced a no-fly ban on the couple following a heated altercation with a mainland Chinese passenger, highlighting broader tensions and etiquette debates.

• The incident occurred on a September 17 flight from Hong Kong to London, where a couple harassed a woman for reclining her seat.
• The woman, who posted about the experience on social media, faced xenophobic insults and physical harassment from the couple.
• Cathay Pacific apologized for the incident and moved the woman to Premium Economy after other passengers intervened.
• The airline emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for disrespectful behavior and confirmed the couple has been banned from future flights.
• The altercation has sparked a broader debate on social media regarding airplane seat-reclining etiquette and Hong Kong-mainland China relations.

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