Selma Blair was reportedly arrested on a Delta flight headed to John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday, shortly after posting an Instagram montage from her seat. The post included a foggy aerial view, selfies with friends, and photos of her dog Scout, with a caption about traveling between LA, New Mexico, Louisiana and New York City. According to reports, Blair allegedly punched one flight attendant, bit another, and attempted to open the aircraft door mid-flight before the plane landed.
Her representative released a statement saying Blair experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct, and that she received immediate medical attention upon landing. She is reportedly in stable condition. Blair is 54, and details around the incident are still coming together as the story continues to develop.
The situation has sparked wider conversation about in-flight safety, how airlines respond to mid-air medical crises, and how much of a celebrity’s health belongs in the public spotlight. We’ll keep updating this story as more information becomes available. What do you think should happen when a medical emergency is involved in an in-flight incident?
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