EVA Air Crew Praised for Quick Action During In-Flight Brawl

Flight attendants intervened to deescalate a physical altercation over seating on a flight from Taipei to San Francisco.

The conflict began when one passenger attempted to switch seats due to another's coughing, leading to a dispute over seat ownership.
A viral video of the incident shows flight attendants successfully separating the two men, preventing further escalation.
Despite the altercation, the flight landed on time in San Francisco without further incidents.
San Francisco authorities took the combative passengers into custody upon arrival for questioning.
EVA Air reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy towards passenger misconduct, commending the crew's handling of the situation.