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A heated brawl broke out onboard an AirAsia X flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu, China, midway through the four-hour journey
According to China Press, the incident began when a male passenger asked a group of women to lower their voices so he could sleep.
When they refused, the situation escalated.
A witness who recorded the altercation said one of the women's mother got involved, and two women ended up physically attacking the man.
Footage of the fight has since gone viral, showing the passengers quarrelling across their seats while ignoring the cabin crew's efforts to defuse the situation.
AirAsia X has confirmed the incident, which occurred on flight D7326
In a statement to SAYS, the airline said the flight crew responded swiftly and professionally to manage the situation, in accordance with established safety protocols.
"The authorities were notified and met the aircraft upon landing to ensure appropriate action was taken. The incident did not impact the return flight schedule or disrupt operations," the airline said.
AirAsia X also reminded passengers to be considerate of others during their flights.
"We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any behaviour that may affect the comfort, safety, or experience of others onboard," it added.
The Sichuan Provincial Public Security Department has launched an investigation into the incident
China Press reported that the five individuals involved have been fined and placed under administrative detention.
