Overview

• Britney Spears consumed alcohol and lit a cigarette during a private flight from Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles on May 22, prompting flight attendants to intervene.
• Upon landing at LAX, authorities issued Spears a warning for her in-flight behavior but did not arrest or cite her.
• Spears addressed the incident on Instagram, apologizing and explaining that she mistakenly believed smoking was allowed on the plane.
• JSX, the private jet operator, declined to comment on the matter, while Spears’ representatives have not responded to media inquiries.
• The incident has reignited public scrutiny of Spears’ post-conservatorship well-being and autonomy, with her inner circle reportedly expressing concern.