Couple’s Mid-Air Fight Delays HK Express Flight by Over an Hour

A heated argument between a Hong Kong couple caused chaos aboard an HK Express flight from Da Nang, Vietnam, to Hong Kong on Sunday, November 2. The incident escalated to physical confrontation, leading to both passengers being removed from the aircraft before take-off and the flight being delayed for more than an hour.

According to the South China Morning Post, the dispute began in the departure lounge at Da Nang International Airport, where the woman accused her boyfriend of hiring prostitutes and physically assaulting her in a previous incident. Despite his attempts to walk away, she continued shouting and referencing an alleged assault from October 1, claiming that “all of Hong Kong knows about your bad deeds.”

The argument continued after boarding. The woman, seated separately from her boyfriend, demanded to sit beside him. When crew members explained that seating changes were not possible, she became increasingly agitated. In the midst of the chaos, she pushed a flight attendant to the ground, prompting immediate intervention from other crew members.

Witnesses said the woman cried and accused the staff of “bullying” her, while her boyfriend reportedly told crew members that she was “mentally unstable” and unfit to travel. Following safety protocols, the crew and ground staff removed both passengers from the aircraft.

In a statement, HK Express confirmed that its team handled the matter according to company policy. “Both passengers subsequently disembarked from the aircraft. Flight UO559 eventually departed after a delay of one hour and 25 minutes and arrived in Hong Kong at 10:50 PM,” the airline said, adding an apology to the remaining passengers for the inconvenience.

HK Express also commended its cabin crew for maintaining professionalism during the confrontation and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for disruptive behaviour on board.