Chaos on Ryanair Flight from UK as Passengers Start Fight Mid-Air
A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Ibiza encountered chaos mid-air when a brawl erupted among passengers, leading the plane to divert to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France. The incident occurred on Sunday night and required foreign police intervention to address the situation. The flight, which landed approximately at 9 pm UK time, witnessed police boarding the plane to manage the disruptive passengers. One man was arrested after a scuffle with a woman, and a video captured a woman attacking another passenger before authorities intervened. Passengers were seen blocking the aisle as airline staff and police worked to pacify the situation.
“A guy was arrested who’d started on a woman and then we stopped in France,” shared Jamal Stewart, a passenger on the flight. He added, “He got arrested and she just lost it and started scrapping with everyone.”
Another passenger, Max Ramsons, recounted how a disruptive passenger initiated the altercation that escalated into a fight, leading to the plane being stranded in Toulouse. Following the disturbance, the aircraft refuelled and resumed its journey to Ibiza approximately 90 minutes later. Flight path data from FlightRadar24 displayed the aircraft’s looping motion over southern France before diverting to Toulouse.
A Ryanair spokesperson confirmed that due to a group of disruptive passengers, two individuals were removed from the flight, prompting the diversion. The airline expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the unruly behavior, emphasizing that the matter was handed over to local authorities. The incident highlights the challenges faced by airlines in managing unruly passengers during flights.
- Ryanair flight from Manchester to Ibiza diverts to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport after mid-air fight erupts among passengers.
- Police intervene to manage the disruptive passengers, leading to the arrest of two individuals.
- Passengers recount scenes of chaos, with one passenger initiating the disturbance that led to the plane’s diversion.
- Flight eventually continues its journey to Ibiza after resolving the situation in Toulouse.
- Ryanair issues an apology for the disruption caused by the unruly passengers and hands over the matter to local authorities.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of passenger behavior and cooperation during flights to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone on board. Airlines continue to enforce strict measures to address disruptive incidents and maintain a secure traveling environment for all passengers.