Meghan Reinertsen recently took to TikTok to share a dramatic and painful story about how an unexpected bout of severe diarrhea led to the cancellation of a flight from Indianapolis nearly a year ago. Meghan, who works as a live-in nanny in Portugal, was traveling back to the United States for a film premiere when her ordeal began.
The night before her journey, she ate some undercooked burger bites, which triggered intense stomach issues during her second flight from Lisbon to Newark. Waking up from a long sleep, she suddenly felt severe cramps and knew something bad was starting. Despite the discomfort, she managed to clear customs but was soon overwhelmed on her connecting flight to Indianapolis.
@meghanreinertsen Part 1 of how I personally got a United flight cancelled #storytime #airplane #diarrhea @United Airlines
During this leg, Meghan described excruciating pain, sweating, and crying as her bowels rapidly emptied. She rushed to the cramped airplane bathroom even though the seatbelt sign was still on, pleading for help and a barf bag. Over 90 minutes, she suffered uncontrollable diarrhea and vomiting, lasting even after landing.
When she finally emerged, other passengers had already left. The flight crew informed her that the next flight had been canceled—a disruption caused by the timing and severity of her condition. Meghan apologized sincerely for the trouble, expressing regret for the impact on fellow travelers.
@meghanreinertsen Part 2 of how I personally got a United flight cancelled #storytime #airplane #diarrhea @United Airlines
This ordeal is a reminder that unexpected health emergencies can lead to serious ripple effects, and Meghan’s openness about her experience offers a humanizing look at how such situations unfold.
