Fight breaks out aboard Southwest flight as witness praises bystander's 'conflict resolution'

Video captures heated argument turned physical on Southwest flight

On a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland, California, to Hawaii, a video captured a heated argument between two male passengers that escalated into a physical fight. The incident was witnessed by a fellow passenger who took out his phone and began recording the confrontation.

The video shows the two men exchanging words before punches were thrown. Flight attendants and other passengers quickly intervened to break up the fight.

The witness praised a bystander who used effective conflict resolution techniques to calm the irritated man. The bystander made use of eye contact, non-threatening body language, and tactical empathy to diffuse the situation.

Detainment and charges for the individuals involved

Upon arrival in Hawaii, both individuals involved in the altercation were detained. The specific charges against them are currently unknown.

The witness who captured the incident on video emphasized that he does not judge the individuals involved. He described the situation as an understandable confrontation that escalated from an argument. He hopes that people will focus on the lessons learned from this incident.

Southwest Airlines responds to the incident

Fox News Digital reached out to Southwest Airlines for comment. According to a spokesperson from Southwest's public relations team, the airline commends the crew and passengers for their professionalism in defusing the situation.

The spokesperson emphasized that the safety and well-being of customers and employees are the airline's top priority. The flight landed safely at its destination, and local authorities met the aircraft upon arrival.

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