Passengers Flip Out When Simone Biles Surprises Them At The Airport

The gold medalist wins as a flight attendant, too.🏅

Simone Biles was back on the podium yesterday, but for a very different reason: She was alerting passengers it was time to board a flight at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

The smiley gold medalist from the U.S. women’s gymnastics team greeted travelers, made in-flight announcements and even directed air traffic on Monday as part of a promotion with United Airlines.

Unsuspecting fliers ― as well as United crew members ― were more than thrilled when Simone showed up to take charge. And we don’t blame them one flippin’ bit. Take a look:

She was my coworker for a Lil bit today! #SimoneBiles #BlackGirlMagic #Gymnast #GateAgentLol

A video posted by Ryan Wade (@ryan_w0630) on

If I had known I was going to meet Simone Biles I would have dressed better!! 🏅🇺🇸

A photo posted by ѕу∂иєу кαу💟😋 (@sydkay1203) on

Simone Biles helps a passenger into a handstand at O'Hare International Airport.
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Simone Biles helps a passenger into a handstand at O'Hare International Airport.
Simone meets with United crew members behind the scenes at O'Hare International Airport.
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Simone meets with United crew members behind the scenes at O'Hare International Airport.

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