A reporter would describe a recent aviation incident that drew attention from the Sevastopol scientific and administrative community. A scientist affiliated with SevGU, along with a former subordinate of Sevastopol’s governing official, became involved in a disruptive confrontation aboard a long-haul flight. The event was shared by the Telegram channel Mash on the Wave, which has been covering related local stories.
The confrontation occurred on a Moscow-to-Vladivostok itinerary. According to sources, the individual in question previously held leadership roles as the director of Sevastopol’s public relations department and as the head of SevGU’s Institute of Social Sciences and International Relations. The account suggests that alcohol consumption occurred prior to boarding, and once seated in the middle seat, the passenger began displaying aggressive and unruly conduct.
The behavior included disturbing neighboring travelers, ignoring safety protocols, and provoking flight attendants. In response, flight crew notified authorities at the destination and relayed a warning from the police to the disruptive passenger, who continued to cause tension throughout the flight.
Investigators later determined that the core issue was the passenger’s refusal to accept the middle seat, which appears to have escalated into a broader expression of dissatisfaction toward other travelers. An administrative offense case was opened in connection with the incident and is currently under review by the appropriate authorities.
In a separate moment captured during the itinerary, a customer and an employee from Ozone pickup who were waiting for their orders became involved in a separate altercation that was recorded on video. The footage was shared through social channels, adding to the stream of recent travel-related incidents observed by the public.