Britney Spears’ latest plane ride appeared to be a bumpy ride.
According to TMZ, the “I’m a Slave 4 U” singer, 43, was flying on a private jet from Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles on Thursday, May 22, when she started drinking alcohol on the plane.
During the flight, Spears allegedly pulled out a cigarette, lit it and started smoking.
At one point in the trip, the flight attendants became alarmed and allegedly ordered the singer to put out the cig. Although Spears complied, the singer was met by authorities when she landed at LAX airport and was warned about her conduct, TMZ reported.
Us Weekly has reached out to Spears’ rep and LAX police for comment. Private plane service JSX had no comment when reached by Us.
Earlier this week, Spears posted videos of herself dancing at what appeared to be a tropical destination. She didn’t leave a caption on her Instagram posts and continues to have comments turned off. (A source previously told Us in May 2024 that Spears considers her dancing Instagram videos “work,” adding that they “keep her entertained.”)
Ever since Spears’ conservatorship came to an end in late 2021, the singer has continued to stay away from the music industry.
At the same time, she’s had a lot to celebrate, including a recent reunion with her younger son, Jayden, 18. (The “Toxic” singer and ex-husband Kevin Federline also share Preston, 19.)
“He’s open to mending the relationship with his mom and seeing where things go,” a source exclusively told Us for a December 2024 cover story. “Britney was very excited to hear from him; [it] means everything to her.”
At home in Los Angeles, multiple sources told Us that Spears has a small circle of friends who regularly check in with her. One insider, however, warned that the singer can be “all over the place, and very hot and cold.”
“[She’s either] on top of the world happy or crying because of a paparazzi photo,” the insider shared.
Looking toward the future, those closest to Spears are hopeful she can continue pursuing projects she’s passionate about like dancing, jewelry and writing.
“She’s been getting excited about a lot of different projects,” a source previously told Us before teasing a possible dance studio gig for Spears.
Another insider added, “Britney lives a very low-key life. She’s not career-focused — she only wants to do things that bring her happiness right now.”
