Jetblue passenger blesses plane with holy water amid spate of airplane disasters: In Jesus name, we pray
She’s going on a wing and a prayer.Amid the recent spate of airplane disasters, one God-fearing JetBlue passenger has turned to the Almighty to keep her safe in the sky by anointing an aircraft with holy water prior to boarding.“In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen” Desiree Salter captioned the clip of her preboarding ritual, which boasts over 5.6 million views on TikTok.In it, the content creator can be seen dipping her fingers in a bottle of holy water and then using it to paint the sign of the cross on the doorway before walking on.All the while, gospel music plays in the background as she conducts her holy ritual.While JetBlue hasn’t seen any mishaps of late, there has been a recent string of calamities that have air travelers on edge.
On Feb.17, an Endeavor flight in Toronto flipped over while touching down, injuring 21 people, as seen in viral photos circulating online.Last month, 67 people died after a Blackhawk helicopter crashed into an American Airlines jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, DC.Data collected by air traffic control show the chopper was flying too high — at an altitude of 300 feet at the time of the fiery collision.
In light of the incidents, TikTok commenters didn’t begrudge Salter seeking out some divine travel insurance.“The way I would instantly feel safer on that flight,” praised one while giving her their blessing.Another wrote, “You protected that whole plane.”“You can fly with me anytime maam!!! lauded a third, to which Salter responded, “Yes maam! We praying every single time!” “At this point… I don’t blame you,” said another.Salter is not the only one seeking some assurance — many people are nervous about air travel nowadays.
A study published last year found that a staggering 49% of Gen Z, 39% of millennials, 38% of Gen X and 40% of baby boomers are afraid to take to the skies.“Anxiety about flying can range from mild to severe,” licensed therapist Jenny Mat...