Alaska Air Flight Attendant Saves Passenger’s Life Mid-Air, Then Gets Roasted By The Passenger’s Cat!
MIAMI, FL – In a moment that had the entire first-class cabin clutching their pearls, an Alaska Air flight attendant, Jessica "Jet" Torres, became an overnight hero (and internet sensation) after performing the Heimlich maneuver on a choking passenger over the Atlantic. But the real kicker? The passenger, tech mogul Chad Witherspoon, was reportedly more concerned about his cat’s comfort than his own survival. "He literally gasped, I saved him, and the first thing he said was, ‘Did you spill my mimosa?’" Torres told us backstage at the Viral Hero Awards. The drama escalated when Witherspoon’s Himalayan cat, Sir Purrs-a-Lot, allegedly clawed at Torres’ uniform during the rescue, prompting a now-viral TikTok of the feline looking utterly unimpressed. Sources say the cat has since been booked for a paid "pet influencer" campaign with a rival airline. Alaska Air is reportedly offering Torres a year of free flights, but she’s holding out for a meet-and-greet with the cat. The internet is split: is this the cutest save or the most savage cat shade ever? #alaskaair #HeroCatDrama