Britney Spears was reportedly scolded by authorities after she lit up a cigarette mid-flight.
The pop superstar, 43, sparked concern on Thursday after she allegedly started smoking while indulging on a few alcoholic drinks during a charter flight from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, to Los Angeles.
After flight attendants became alarmed due to Spears allegedly acting “difficult,” the singer was ordered to put out the cigarette, which she did, multiple sources told TMZ Friday. It’s worth noting that smoking on a jet is not universally illegal but rather left up to the discretion of the plane’s owner.
Britney Spears was reportedly scolded by authorities after she lit up a cigarette mid-flight. britneyspears/Instagram
The singer has been an avid smoker for years. AFP via Getty Images
Authorities allegedly met her when she deplaned before giving her a warning and letting her go.
LAX declined Page Six’s request for comment, directing us instead to the public charter operator, JSX.
“We have no comment regarding the alleged events described by TMZ,” a rep for company told us.
Reps for Spears did not immediately return our request for comment. LAX police told TMZ they did not respond to the incident, and a customs employee was allegedly the one to warn the “Toxic” singer.
The authorities reportedly let Spears go with a warning. Instagram/@britneyspears
She was on her way back to Los Angeles following a vacation in Mexico. Instagram/@britneyspears
The incident comes after Spears has spent a lot of time vacationing in Mexico.
Over the past few days, the Grammy winner has posted several videos of herself dancing in what appears to be a resort room with a beautiful scenic view behind her.
She has also shared via Instagram cheeky snaps of her posing topless in a bikini at the beach.
Spears has been sharing several pics from her trip via social media. Britney Spears/Instagram
The singer seemingly went on vacation with members of her security team. Britney Spears/Instagram
The “Gimme More” singer has seemingly been celebrating her new singlehood one month after breaking up with her on-and-off-again boyfriend, Paul Richard Soliz.
An insider told us in April that her inner circle was “relieved Soliz was out of the picture after a turbulent relationship.”
Their romance began in 2023 after the “Oops … I Did It Again!” singer was freed from her controversial conservatorship and later called it quits with husband Sam Asghari.
