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Viral TikTok Shows Passenger Brewing Espresso at 35,000 Feet in Coach

Online reaction centers on etiquette questions, with no reported airline or TSA response.

Overview

  • TikTok user Ozan Cetinkaya posted the clip on Nov. 20, and coverage now cites nearly 2 million views as the video circulates widely.
  • The video shows a compact setup with vacuum‑sealed beans, a handheld grinder, a portafilter and a phone‑controlled portable brewer used at an economy seat.
  • Reports note no crew intervention or visible mess in the clip, as a travel columnist argued such hand‑powered gear isn’t inherently against rules if it doesn’t obstruct space.
  • Commenters split between calling the move performative or “insufferable” and praising the fresh‑coffee effort, with some asking for a shot themselves.
  • Questions about TSA screening and aircraft water hygiene surface in coverage, including a former flight attendant turned pilot claiming tanks rarely get cleaned, while no official statements have been reported.