James Corden was seen having a 'tense exchange' with a British Airways staff member after a flight from Portugal was met with chaos - but fellow passengers have praised the star. Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters James Corden was seen having a conversation with a B ritish Airways staff member after a flight from Portugal turned into a bit of a nightmare. The 45-year-old Gavin and Stacey co-creator looked rather glum during his chat with the airline crew following the chaotic flight.

The incident happened as James was travelling from Faro to London Heathrow, along with other passengers who also faced delays. Given James' notorious run-in with service staff in 2022, which resulted in the British actor being banned from a New York restaurant, it would be easy to assume the worst when seeing the tense photos of James and the British Airways employee. However, fellow passengers have quickly dismissed any suggestions of diva-like demands from the father-of-three.

They praised the former Late, Late Show host for standing up for his fellow travellers and keeping spirits high during the difficult situation. Despite the tension, one passenger on board commended James for being a calming presence amidst the chaos. She suggested that his growing frustration was justified as he stoo.