Last Tuesday, Alaska Airlines flight 46 turned chaotic when a reportedly intoxicated woman caused disturbances. Caryn Evans, 38, began shouting and hitting her husband as the plane descended. Flight attendants moved her husband to another seat as her actions worsened. Evans then flailed her arms and disturbed other passengers.

Once the plane landed in Anchorage, Evans started hitting her head on the seat in front of her. Flight attendants restrained her with flex cuffs, which calmed her down before reaching the gate. Law enforcement removed Evans from the plane. Authorities released her three days later, and she could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

An off-duty police officer had noticed Evans showing aggressive behavior at Bethel Airport before the flight. Despite these warning signs, she was allowed to board. Evans’ husband later claimed the last drink she consumed triggered her outbursts. She comes from Chefornak, an Alaskan village that bans alcohol due to its role in crime. However, alcohol still occasionally enters the village through various means.

This incident is part of a growing trend of increasing disruptions on flights. As travel numbers rise, more unruly passenger incidents are reported, especially in the wake of the pandemic. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recorded thousands of these disturbances in 2024, showing the ongoing challenges facing airlines.

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