'I Can't Breathe' - Woman invokes George Floyd during meltdown on Spirit Airlines

In March 2024, a woman on a Spirit Airlines flight from Las Vegas had a highly publicized meltdown. According to reports and viral TikTok videos, she became disruptive during the flight, though the exact trigger isn’t clear—possibly intoxication or a mental health crisis. She was heard shouting phrases like “All I care about is freedom” and “I can’t breathe,” referencing George Floyd, while resisting police who were called to remove her.

The situation escalated to the point where she allegedly assaulted an officer, though no formal charges like assault were confirmed in the reports I saw. Passengers had to deplane so law enforcement could handle the situation, and she was detained. The videos show her being cuffed, yelling about her rights, and accusing officers of hurting her, with some passengers chuckling in the background. Commenters online expressed mixed reactions—some found it amusing, others felt it was sad and pointed to a possible mental health issue.

No specific arrest charges or follow-up details were widely reported, so it’s unclear if she faced formal prosecution or was released after detention.