A new feud among airline passengers has erupted, this time over an Apple charger. In a cost-of-living crisis, Apple chargers are a prized possession. A TikTok user named Ed posted multiple videos about his experience, sparking an online frenzy.
A flight to Miami faced a delay, and passengers were allowed to stretch their legs but had to take their belongings. When Ed returned to his seat, his Apple iPhone charger was missing.
Other passengers pointed out a blonde woman who allegedly took the charger. Ed, unfazed by the prospect of spending hours on the flight with her, decided to confront her and film the interaction. He posted the exchange on TikTok.
NEW: Man goes off after he catches a woman stealing his phone charger on a flight to Miami, Florida.
The man says the plane was stuck on the tarmac and the pilot told the passengers they could get off to stretch their legs.
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In the video, Ed asks the woman, who is trying to manoeuvre a suitcase down the aisle, “Excuse me, did you take my charger?” She doesn’t deny it, replying, “Yeah, I have it.”
The situation escalates from there. The woman explains she took the charger as they had to leave the flight and promises to return it in a second. Ed insists on knowing why she took it without permission. She responds, “Because no one was on the flight, chill out.”
Despite a nearby passenger attempting to calm him, Ed accuses the woman of stealing. He declares she will be ‘famous on TikTok’ and questions why her companion is smiling. Her companion calls the situation ‘ridiculous,’ but Ed retorts, “You stole something without asking. That is stealing.”
Reactions online are mixed. Some TikTok users support Ed, praising him for embarrassing the woman, while others think he overreacted. Comments range from “Love that you embarrassed her” to “Bro, you left it. It’s up for grabs.”
The woman, Vanessa Clover, has also spoken out on TikTok. She explains the incident happened over a year ago and she initially didn’t want to respond but decided to due to harassment and death threats. Vanessa claims she found the charger on the ground and passengers were told to take all their belongings in case they didn’t return to the same plane.
She says she wasn’t being stealthy, showing the charger to people behind her and informing a stewardess. Vanessa, holding a sick cat in her bag at the time, found Ed’s behaviour aggressive and erratic. She admits she could have acted more gracefully.
Vanessa also addresses a follow-up video where Ed claimed he was offered the option to press charges but declined. She calls this a lie, stating Ed continued to yell at her after she returned the charger and nearly got thrown off the plane.
Vanessa concluded by wishing no ill will on Ed and hoping everyone can move on.
What Other Media Are Saying
- Unilad Tech: A woman’s theft of a fellow passenger’s Apple charger on a flight sparks debate, with some defending the act as a misunderstanding and others condemning it as theft. (Read more)
- NYPost: A JetBlue passenger’s clash with a fellow flyer over a ‘stolen’ Apple charger highlights the blurred lines between theft and intent, sparking a viral debate on social media. (Read more)
- OutKick explores the viral video of a man accusing a woman of stealing his Apple charger on a plane, highlighting complexities and reactions to the incident. (Read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened on the flight to Miami involving an Apple charger?
A man named Ed accused a woman, Vanessa, of taking his Apple charger, leading to a confrontation filmed and shared on TikTok.
Why did the flight to Miami get delayed?
The flight was delayed, and passengers were told they could stretch their legs but had to take all their hand-held possessions with them.
How did Vanessa respond to the accusation of taking the charger?
Vanessa admitted to taking the charger, explaining she found it on the ground and thought it was up for grabs as the plane was empty.
What was the reaction on social media to the charger incident?
Reactions were divided; some supported Ed for confronting Vanessa, while others thought he overreacted or that the charger was fair game.
What did Vanessa say about the incident later on TikTok?
Vanessa said she found the charger on the ground, was not being stealthy, and faced harassment and death threats after the video was posted.
