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Flight Delayed as Passenger Refuses to Stow Louis Vuitton Bag

A Chinese woman caused a one-hour delay after insisting on keeping her designer handbag beside her on a flight from Chongqing.

  • The incident occurred on August 10 on a China Express Airlines flight to Hebei province.
  • A video of the event went viral on Douyin, garnering nearly 4 million views.
  • The woman was eventually escorted off the plane by police, to the applause of other passengers.
  • Debate erupted on social media, with opinions divided on whether the flight crew's actions were justified.
  • The Louis Vuitton bag in question is valued at approximately $3,000, while the economy ticket cost around $110.
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