United Airlines Bans Passenger for Urinating on Sleeping Co-Flyer During Flight

The incident occurred on a flight from San Francisco to Manila, leaving the victim in soaked clothes for eight hours as airline staff faced criticism for their response.

A man aboard United Airlines Flight 189 allegedly urinated on fellow passenger Jerome Gutierrez, who was asleep in business class, four hours into the flight.
Gutierrez remained in urine-soaked clothes for the remaining eight hours of the flight, as flight attendants provided him with pyjamas but did not take further action.
United Airlines staff reportedly advised Gutierrez not to confront the perpetrator, citing concerns about potential escalation or violence.
The airline confirmed the incident as a 'passenger disturbance' and banned the individual responsible, who reportedly apologized and begged Gutierrez not to press charges.
The victim's stepdaughter criticized United Airlines for prioritizing operational needs over passenger health, calling the situation a biohazard and expressing dismay at the airline's handling of the event.