Overview

• Her TikTok recounting of the July 2024 incident has surpassed 20 million views and boosted her follower count from 53 to 93,000.
• Reinertsen told the Daily Mail that the episode’s aftermath has been uplifting and affirming for her writing and entertainment pursuits.
• She attributed her violent gastrointestinal symptoms to eating part of an undercooked burger at the Portuguese resort where she was working as a nanny.
• United Airlines crew obtained pilot clearance for her to remain inside the lavatory for the full Newark–Indianapolis flight and then grounded the plane for hazmat cleaning that canceled its next service.
• Despite widespread support, she faced online criticism and clarified that she did not damage the aircraft bathroom or soil her clothing.