A shocking video has emerged showing a passenger physically assaulting an airport employee at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on November 10th. The incident, apparently sparked by a check-in delay, unfolded at Terminal 1, where the passenger is seen repeatedly punching the staff member from behind.

The video captures the employee attempting to shield themselves before turning to confront the attacker. The passenger, dressed in green attire, then delivers a powerful left hook, knocking the employee backward as onlookers react in disbelief. Security personnel intervened to separate the individuals, and a heated verbal exchange followed before they were escorted away.

KLIA District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Azman Shari'at confirmed the altercation stemmed from a disagreement over the flight check-in delay, resulting in minor injuries for the airport employee. As of November 16th, no arrests have been made. This incident follows another recent case of air travel disruption, where a passenger on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Texas was restrained after attempting to open a cabin door mid-flight. Data from the Federal Aviation Administration reveals a significant number of unruly passenger reports in 2023, highlighting a persistent issue within the airline industry.