Reports indicate that the woman allegedly disrobed and then defecated on her seat during the flight on Saturday, April 26.
After the plane landed, it was met by law enforcement, NBC Chicago reports, adding that the aircraft was then taken out of service for thorough cleaning.
In response to the incident, Southwest Airlines issued a statement acknowledging the disruption, according to a report by NBC Chicago, saying, “Our teams are reaching out to those onboard to apologize for the situation and any delays to their travel plans.
“Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees, and we appreciate the professionalism of our flight crew.”
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