Passenger's Unusual Scalp Scratching Method on EVA Air Flight Sparks Outrage

An EVA Air passenger on a recent flight out of Taiwan caused a stir among fellow travelers by using a drinking glass to vigorously scratch his scalp, an incident captured on video and shared online.

The passenger, seated in business class on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was observed repeatedly dragging the rim of an inverted drinking glass through his hair and across his scalp. The peculiar behavior was witnessed by a passenger seated directly behind him.

"This is disgusting. It's a cup, not a massage comb," the appalled witness reportedly stated, according to news outlet Viral Press. The observer further expressed a loss of appetite for the upcoming meal service, saying, "No one wants to eat your dandruff. I'm really going to vomit."

The EVA Air flight, which departed on September 24, landed safely. The airline is headquartered in Taiwan and was founded in 1989.

Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman commented on the incident, telling Fox News Digital that using a glass to scratch one's head in such a setting is "completely inappropriate." She noted that any visible self-scratching with an object or even fingers in a public area can be both "unappealing and somewhat alarming."

Gottsman emphasized the difference between public and private spaces, stating, "When you’re in your home, you are in a private space. But when you are out in public, there are different standards because you are around other people and must be aware of your surroundings and the comfort level of others."

This incident adds to a growing number of public complaints regarding passenger behavior on flights. In March 2026, a passenger reported being distressed by another traveler who placed their feet on their armrest and later on the window, even while wearing socks, during a 4.5-hour flight.