Flight risk dispatch
cabin fever2 Jun 2026Source: Original reporting

MMA Fighter Steps In as Passenger Tries to Take a Door to Chicago

When a passenger attempted to open a door mid-flight on Frontier Airlines, a former MMA fighter jumped in to help restrain them. Thank goodness someone was ready to grapple with that situation, CBS News reports.

Captain Pablo’s verdict

Always pack a fighter in your carry-on; turbulence comes in all forms!

We link to the original reporting. Drunk Pilot Pablo adds commentary, categorisation, and emotional support for passengers trapped in the group boarding process.