Passengers on a British Airways flight from London to Jamaica have sparked online debate after turning part of the journey into what some described as an airborne worship session. Videos circulating on TikTok show travelers singing, clapping and delivering sermons in the cabin, prompting criticism from viewers who found the behavior disruptive. The clips, which have collectively drawn hundreds of thousands of views, were uploaded by passenger Maxine Munroe, 56. She said the impromptu religious gathering began about an hour into the nine-hour trip and continued for roughly two and a half hours. One recording shows a woman standing in the aisle leading songs, while another captures a man preaching until crew members instructed him to sit when seatbelt signs were illuminated. Munroe, a nurse from Croydon, near London, who was travelling to visit family, said the atmosphere felt “like ‘being in church.’” Speaking about the experience, she added: “You will be on flights and people will pray before the flight takes off or if there’s turbulence you might hear somebody pray but not to that scale,” and later reflected, “It was fine while it lasted but it’s got its limit.” While she remained largely patient, many commenters were less forgiving. Reactions included, “Looks a nightmare” and “It’s inconsiderate. I would’ve been so cross.”
