If you’ve ever wondered what not to do on an airplane, a viral TikTok has provided the perfect example—and it starts with a puff of vapor and ends with a walk of shame. The now-infamous clip, shared by TikTok user @tipsytalk, has racked up more than 64 million views, and for good reason: it features a woman blatantly vaping right in front of a flight attendant. Yes, really.
“How to get booted off a plane,” the caption reads.
Mission accomplished.
In the video, the woman takes a puff from her e-cigarette like she’s on her own couch—not in a sealed metal tube at 35,000 feet. Seconds later, a flight attendant walks up, visibly unimpressed.
“Ma’am, you can’t do that,” he tells her.
She scrambles to tuck the vape into her clothes, replying sheepishly:
“OK, OK, I apologize… I didn’t mean to do that. I will never vape again.”
The flight attendant, clearly trying to keep the peace, nods and walks away. But the saga doesn’t end there.
Moments later, the woman mutters:
“Ughhh. Are you kicking me off?”
Then—oddly calm—she adds:
“Well, we can’t promise anything… so goodnight.”
Next to her, a fellow passenger tries her best to disappear, typing furiously on her phone and avoiding eye contact like her seatmate just turned into a reality TV meltdown.
@tipsytalk Replying to @jpg mafia
The Internet Reacts—and Part Two Drops
Viewers were quick to call out the woman’s “apology,” noting that she didn’t seem particularly sorry. And just when people thought she might get away with it, part two hit TikTok.
In the blurry but satisfying sequel, two airline staff members approach and politely ask her to gather her things.
She’s escorted off the plane without drama—but definitely not without consequences.
https://www.tiktok.com/@tipsytalk/video/7346629001575779630?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Vaping on a Plane Isn’t Just Rude—It’s Illegal
According to the FAA, vaping on an aircraft is considered a federal offense. Not only can violators be removed from the flight, they can also face fines of up to $1,771.
An FAA spokesperson confirmed:
“FAA regulations prohibit smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, on board airliners.”
Lesson Learned?
The woman’s viral moment has turned into a cautionary tale. Whether she meant to or not, she reminded millions of viewers that flying isn’t the place to break the rules—especially not federal ones.
So next time you reach for your vape on a plane, just remember: TikTok is watching… and so is the FAA.
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