A prank aimed at colleagues went horribly wrong for Virgin Atlantic cabin crew when a foul-mouthed message appeared on passengers' screens.
Travellers on board a flight from Orlando, Florida to Glasgow were shocked to see the abusive message flash up during the journey, The Scottish Sun reports.
The words "Get up, you c***s" are believed to have been meant for two flight attendants having a nap in empty seats.
Instead, the comment was broadcast to everyone travelling in premium economy.
An "insider" allegedly told The Sun affected passengers complained for the rest of the flight and some are seeking refunds.
The crew members are believed to have been resting in the empty seats because the staff area wasn't properly equipped.
Staff who tried to wake them thought they were sending a private message to their screens.
The Sun's source says: "Something went wrong and the message was sent to the whole cabin. It looks like the two crew members will be sacked, as well as the flight manager."
A Virgin Atlantic spokesman told the publication they were investigating the incident.