Flight 'Sex' Couple Faces Federal Charges

(AP)  A California couple faces federal charges after allegedly refusing to stop "overt sexual activity" on a flight to Raleigh, N.C.

Carl Warren Persing, of Lakewood, Calif., and Dawn Elizabeth Sewell, of Huntington Beach, Calif., were indicted on charges of interfering with flight crew members during their Sept. 15 Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles.

According to court documents, flight attendants saw Persing and Sewell kissing, embracing and "acting in a manner that made other passengers uncomfortable" while the plane was stopped in Phoenix.

A flight attendant asked them to stop. They obeyed initially but resumed the behavior during the flight from Phoenix to Raleigh, authorities said.

When the flight attendant again requested them to stop, Persing allegedly told the flight attendant: "I'm going to give you one warning to get out of my face."

Persing and Sewell continued the verbal harassment after a flight attendant refused to serve Persing alcohol, according to court documents.

Law enforcement officials were waiting for the couple when they arrived at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Messages left by The Associated Press for Persing and Sewell's attorneys were not returned.

[susie341]

BOTTOM LINE SOUTHWEST AIRLINE SUCKS AND NEEDS TO GET EMPLOYEES WITHOUT POWER TRIPS.

[cjm262001]

I heard on the news last night that they were merely trying to become members of the Mile High Club but that bathroom was full the entire flight due to the 7-11 quality breakfast burritos they served on the flight. Hell, if it makes the flight more entertaining and takes my attention off the smelly person sitting next to me I'm all for it. Just make sure you aim that thing away from my vodka tonic. Thanks.

[cjm262001]

I heard on the news last night that they were merely trying to become members of the Mile High Club but that bathroom was full the entire flight due to the 7-11 quality breakfast burritos they served on the flight. Hell, if it makes the flight more entertaining and takes my attention off the smelly person sitting next to me I'm all for it. Just make sure you aim that thing away from my vodka tonic. Thanks.

[cjm262001]

I heard on the news last night that they were merely trying to become members of the Mile High Club but that bathroom was full the entire flight due to the 7-11 quality breakfast burritos they served on the flight. Hell, if it makes the flight more entertaining and takes my attention off the smelly person sitting next to me I'm all for it. Just make sure you aim that thing away from my vodka tonic. Thanks.

[cjm262001]

I heard on the news last night that they were merely trying to become members of the Mile High Club but that bathroom was full the entire flight due to the 7-11 quality breakfast burritos they served on the flight. Hell, if it makes the flight more entertaining and takes my attention off the smelly person sitting next to me I'm all for it. Just make sure you aim that thing away from my vodka tonic. Thanks.

[klobo7]

Aloha!!!Put the lotion in the basket...Sounds like someone else got in trouble on a plane before. An air Marshall would have watched the couple because that really isnt a reason to arrest someone, cmon!!

[susie341]

I wonder if the flight attendant wears spurs LOL!!!

[alohaandrea]

GIVE ME A BREAK!!!! These two people went to jail? Wow, way to use your BIG BAD power Mr. Flight Attendant. Sounds like you're ready for Air Marshall! Oh wait, I'm sorry, that would mean you'd have to know the differance between terrorist and loving couple!
On that note, go back to your cart and get me a drink so I can deal with you for the rest of the flight!!!

[klobo7]

I'm sure they were just trying to have a little fun on the plane. Everyone one time in there life has done or thought about doing it. I think they give way too much control to flight attendants. No witnesses would comment on this because they were not as disturbed as much as the flight attendant. The couple was wrong to argue but it may have been blown out of proportion. Think about it the next time you fly, what are you thinking about doing with your loved one....

[dawne31]

These are all ALLEGATIONS. No one can say whether or not they are FACT.