Is ‘Manvik’ the worst passenger ever? Name carved into plane window sparks fury

A recent incident has sparked outrage after a passenger carved their name, ‘Manvik,’ into an aircraft window mid-flight. This act of vandalism, discovered on a Reddit post, has drawn widespread criticism for its recklessness and disregard for public property. Many are questioning how such damage occurred unnoticed, highlighting concerns about passenger behavior and airline security.

Carving your name into things isn’t exactly a new Indian pastime. We’ve all seen it, scratched into school benches, scribbled on public toilet walls, even etched onto heritage monuments that really deserve better. It’s one of those habits that instantly makes you question people’s civic sense. But this time, it’s gone a step further. Or rather, several thousand feet higher.A recent Reddit post left many users genuinely stunned after showing something most people would never expect to see inside an aircraft. Not litter, not a torn seat pocket, but a name carved straight into a plane’s window.Yes, really.The post included two photos taken mid-flight, clearly showing the name “Manvik” scratched onto the window glass near a passenger seat. The person who shared the images didn’t mince words and called out the act for what it was – reckless and embarrassing.

“Some idiot carved his name on the window glass of a flight! I’ve seen name carvings in public toilets and on walls, but this is a first,” the Redditor wrote, adding a sharp comment about how much “idiocy” could still be left in the person responsible.As the post started doing the rounds, reactions came pouring in. Many users were furious, others baffled. One commenter said if an adult did it, it was outright shameful and if it was a child, then the adults travelling with them were equally to blame for letting it happen. Another user pointed out how some parents expect everyone else to quietly adjust while their kids damage public property.A few users urged the airline to take it seriously and report it to the cabin crew immediately. Others went full sarcasm mode. “At this point, it feels hereditary. If not plane windows, it would’ve been cave walls,” one person joked.Some were more extreme, calling for a lifetime flying ban for whoever did it. But many were simply confused. How did someone even manage to scratch glass inside a plane when sharp objects aren’t allowed on board? And how did they do it without anyone around noticing, fellow passengers or cabin crew included?One practical-minded Redditor suggested that identifying the culprit shouldn’t be hard. Airlines could simply check which passenger was assigned to that seat and see if the name matched or came close.Interestingly, not everyone was convinced the name was “Manvik.” A few users felt it could read “Manvi K,” hinting that it might’ve been done by a child instead.Child or adult, the larger sentiment online was clear. Damaging an aircraft isn’t just bad manners, it’s a serious issue. And while carving names might feel harmless to some, this incident showed just how far casual irresponsibility can go. Literally, miles above the ground.