A TikTok user has ignited a firestorm of criticism after filming himself performing a full coffee-making ritual, including grinding fresh beans, during a commercial flight.
The In-Flight Barista Incident
TikTok user Ozan Cetinkaya, who divides his time between Izmir in Turkey and Quebec City in Canada, decided he wanted coffee while travelling. Rather than requesting a drink from the cabin crew, he embarked on a elaborate process to create his own espresso at his seat.
He documented the entire sequence in a video that has since amassed over 1.7 million views. The clip shows Cetinkaya opening a sealed bag of coffee beans, pouring them into a hand grinder, and cranking it repeatedly. He then tamped the grounds using another device before finally brewing the coffee with a portable espresso maker, concluding by pouring the finished product into a cup.
Passenger Backlash Goes Viral
The video, which Cetinkaya captioned 'POV: Making espresso at 35,000 feet,' was met with immediate and fierce condemnation in the comments section. Viewers universally panned the act, branding it disruptive and selfish.
One person sarcastically commented, 'Being insufferable at 35,000 feet,' while another bluntly stated, 'Coffee lovers are unbearable.' The sentiment of inconveniencing fellow travellers was strong, with comments like 'My seat neighbour nightmare' and 'How to be the most obnoxious person on a plane 101.'
Many questioned the necessity of the act, with one user writing, 'Seriously bro. Your coffee can wait,' and another adding, 'You can live without espresso until you land.'
A Pattern of In-Flight Controversies
This incident echoes a similar controversy from earlier in the year. In June, influencer Jess Marra was widely criticised after she filmed herself assembling a salad with boiled eggs during a 10-hour flight from Los Angeles to Paris.
Her video, which showed her unpacking multiple Tupperware containers, went viral on Instagram, garnering 1.5 million views and a flood of negative feedback. Viewers expressed horror at the idea of someone preparing 'stinky' boiled eggs in the confined space, with one calling it the 'international egg scandal of the year.'
Despite the backlash, Marra defended her actions, insisting that her meal did not smell as she deliberately avoids overcooking the eggs to prevent any odour.
These incidents highlight the growing tension over what constitutes acceptable behaviour in shared travel spaces, as passengers push the boundaries of inflight etiquette for social media content.
