Live snake found in overhead bin on AirAsia flight

Passengers aboard an AirAsia Thailand flight from Bangkok to Phuket experienced a surprising turn of events when a live snake was discovered in an overhead luggage bin, as reported by CNN on January 13, Flight FD3015.A video circulating on TikTok, shared by Malaysian news outlet UtusanTV, captures the unsettling moment as a small snake slithers above the overhead bin. The footage depicts a flight attendant attempting to capture the snake initially with a water bottle, later resorting to a garbage bag.Responding to the incident, Phol Poompuang, the head of corporate safety for the airline, assured CNN that such occurrences are exceptionally rare, emphasizing the airline's well-trained staff in handling such situations. As a precautionary measure, specific passengers were relocated, and the flight continued without further incident.Following landing, the aircraft underwent a thorough inspection by engineering and safety teams. CNN reports that the airline conducted a deep clean and fumigation before resuming operations. Despite these measures, the specific snake species remains unidentified.In a reminiscent twist, TikTok users referenced the 2006 movie "Snakes on a Plane," drawing parallels to the bizarre incident. Notably, the airline did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for confirmation regarding the video's authenticity.This incident echoes a prior occurrence reported by BI, where a South African pilot made a mid-flight emergency landing due to a deadly cobra slithering nearby. The unsettling nature of these events highlights the challenges airlines may encounter during routine flights.