American Airlines pilot unleashes ‘selfish’ and ‘rude’ passengers in furious diatribe about airplane etiquette

An American Airlines pilot has been praised for his impassioned speech about airplane etiquette, which quickly went viral after a passenger shared it.

New York comedian Anna Lea Maltezos uploaded a video to Instagram on July 26, showing the full public announcement of the untitled pilot, complete with captions.

First, the pilot instructs all passengers to “listen” to what the flight attendants have to say, since “they represent my will in the cockpit or in the cabin… and my will is what matters.”

He then tells everyone over the intercom to be “nice” and “respectful” to each other; something that should be a given, but instead he says he sees “rude” and “selfish” travelers time and time again.

New York-based comedian Anna Leah Maltezos uploaded a video to Instagram on July 26, displaying the full public announcement of the untitled pilot, complete with captions

He continues his monologue and gives stern advice: “Get your stuff. Get it out of everyone’s way’

He continues his monologue and gives stern advice: “Get your stuff. Get it away from everyone.

“Put your junk where it belongs. Everyone has paid for a place.’

As for navigating in personal space, the pilot tells passengers to be mindful of their neighbors.

He says with continued earnestness, “Don’t lean on other people. Don’t fall asleep with other people.

“Don’t let other people pass out or drool unless you’ve talked about it and they have a weatherproof jacket.”

His last comment causes some of the passengers to chuckle, but he quickly moves on to the next topic; use mobile phones in speakerphone mode.

He makes it very clear that this is one of his pet hates, saying, “The social experiment of listening to videos on speaker mode and talking on a cell phone on speaker mode, that’s over.

“Done in this country.”

He reiterates the point, adding, “Nobody wants to hear your video. I know you think it’s super sweet and you probably do, but it’s your business, so keep it to yourself.’

His last comment causes some of the passengers to chuckle, but he quickly moves on to the next topic; use mobile phones in speakerphone mode

To date, Anna’s Instagram video has been viewed more than 390,000 times, with many viewers applauding the pilot’s tirade. The comedian is pictured above

The pilots instruct all passengers to use their ‘Airpods…headphones (or) whatever it is’ so as not to disturb others around them.

‘It’s just part of living in a respectful society,’ he explains.

Returning to the topic of personal space, the captain asks all “middle seaters” to raise their hands and “raise high.”

When only five people raise their hands, he seems annoyed when he says the plane is full and the workforce is a clear indication that “no one is listening… fine!”

With a dose of humor to his reluctant audience, he tells the middle seaters that ‘you own both armrests… That’s my gift to you. Welcome aboard our flight.’

To date, Anna’s Instagram video has been viewed more than 390,000 times, with the majority of viewers applauding the pilot’s tirade.

One commenter wrote: ‘He’s not wrong. His saying this means he’s had enough of all those childish adults.’

Another viewer revealed that they were one of the flight attendants and “approved of this post.”

A fellow flight attendant said they approved of the pilot’s speech as well, writing, “As a flight attendant for over 35 years (not for AA)… All I can say is Bravo Captain!”

“Anyone who disagrees with what he said is apparently oblivious to social etiquette and cares little about being respectful to fellow passengers.

“The things I’ve seen people do and say are mind-boggling. If everyone just followed the golden rule, flying would be a piece of cake.’