Pop star Britney Spears was warned by authorities after she was caught drinking and smoking on a private plane. The incident happened on Thursday, May 22, 2025, when Britney was flying from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, to Los Angeles. During the flight, she drank alcohol and even smoked a cigarette. Flight attendants saw this and asked her to stop smoking and to behave herself. She did as asked, but people say she was quite difficult to handle. When the plane landed at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities met her and gave her a warning. As per the reports, after they warned her, she was free to leave.
This news has made many people talk. Fans are concerned about her, as this is not the first time Britney Spears was caught doing something like this.
What exactly did Britney Spears do during the flight?
Britney Spears was on a private jet operated by the company JSX, and she was traveling with her security team. The plane flew from Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles. What she did is not allowed on the plane, and when the flight attendants saw the smoke and told her to stop. She put out the cigarette as asked. But some reports say she was “difficult” during the flight. This means she did not behave in a calm or easy way. The flight staff had a hard time managing her.
When the plane landed in Los Angeles, officials were waiting. It seems someone from Customs or airport security talked to her. The Los Angeles Police Department said they were not called to the scene. This shows it was handled by other airport authorities. The private jet company, JSX, refused to comment on the event. Britney Spears's team also did not make any statement about what happened.
What happened previously with Britney Spears?
Britney Spears has had many challenges in her life. For many years, she was under a court’s conservatorship. This meant other people helped manage her money and personal decisions. This ended in 2021. Since then, many people have watched her closely. Some of her friends and fans say Britney still struggles with her mental health. This recent event has added to those worries.
Britney has had other accidents before. In 2020, she shared on social media that she burned down her home gym. She said she left candles burning by mistake. Also, in 2024, she brought a grill lighter on a private plane. This caused safety concerns because lighters are not allowed on planes. Some people think Britney still needs help and support. They say the judge was wrong to end the conservatorship. Others believe she should be free to make her own choices.
The incident on the plane has started more talks about Britney’s health and safety. Fans hope she can get help if she wants it. Officials have not said if they will take any more action. For now, Britney Spears was only warned and allowed to leave.