Passengers on Thai AirAsia flight FD3015 from Bangkok Don Mueang to Phuket (Airbus A320 reg. HS-ABQ) on 13 January had been shocked after they found a stay snake within the overhead baggage bin.
A video of the incident confirmed a flight attendant trying to seize the snake with a water bottle earlier than resorting to a rubbish bag. The airline relocated some passengers as a precaution, and the flight landed with out additional points.
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AirAsia acknowledged that the plane underwent inspection, cleansing, and fumigation earlier than resuming operations. The incident was described as a uncommon prevalence, and the kind of snake concerned is unknown.