A routine flight turned into a travel nightmare after cockroaches were spotted crawling across the cabin of a Spirit Airlines flight — and the footage has gone viral.

The now-infamous Spirit Airlines cockroach incident took place on a flight from Miami to Tampa. Symone Berry, who booked a last-minute seat to visit her mother for Mother’s Day, says she was shocked to see a large cockroach scuttling along the wall — and even more disturbed when she realized it wasn’t alone.

“It wasn’t just one. There were multiple cockroaches crawling around the cabin walls. It was disgusting,” Berry said.

She recorded a video, posted it online, and within hours, it exploded across TikTok, X, and Reddit.

Berry added,

“Today was my first and last day flying Spirit. The flight attendants didn’t care, and the bugs kept coming.”

As the clip gained millions of views, critics resurfaced a question that’s been asked for years:

Why Does Spirit Airlines Have Such a Bad Reputation?

Some say the Spirit Airlines cockroach incident is just the latest in a long line of complaints, ranging from poor customer service and delays to cleanliness issues and confusing baggage policies.

Not the First Cleanliness Complaint

Spirit has faced backlash in the past over cleanliness, with users posting photos of trash left behind in seats, sticky tray tables, and now — insects.

Social Media Reacts to the Cockroach Chaos

Comments under Berry’s viral video included:

“That’s not a bug — that’s Spirit’s in-flight entertainment.”
“I didn’t realize they meant ‘budget airline’ for every part of the experience.”
“Why does Spirit Airlines have such a bad reputation? This video says it all.”

FAQ

Q: Why does Spirit Airlines have such a bad reputation?
A: Spirit is known for ultra-low-cost flights, but many passengers criticize the airline for its hidden fees, tight seating, delayed flights, and lack of customer support. Incidents like the recent cockroach video only reinforce negative public perception.

Q: Is the Spirit Airlines cockroach incident real?
A: Yes. Passenger Symone Berry posted a real video showing cockroaches crawling along the cabin walls. The airline has not released an official statement as of now.

Q: What is Spirit Airlines doing about complaints like this?
A: Spirit has yet to comment on the viral video. While they promote low fares, critics argue that quality and cleanliness should not be sacrificed for affordability.

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