Mid-air Chaos: Ryanair Flight from Manchester to Ibiza Diverted Due to Passenger Altercation
Pandemonium unfolded on a Ryanair flight from Manchester to Ibiza as passengers engaged in violence mid-flight, forcing the FR2626 service bound for the Balearic island to divert to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. The altercation among passengers escalated to such an extent that police intervention was required. Videos that went viral captured the moment officers entered the cabin upon landing around 9 pm British time. The footage showed a man being escorted away by authorities while other passengers recorded the chaos on their phones amid elevated voices in the background.
- A woman was seen repeatedly assaulting another individual before police intervened.
- Fellow passengers obstructed the walkway while crew members and police officials tried to restore order.
One witness, Jamal Stewart, described the incident as a man initiating a conflict with a woman, leading to the altercation. Another witness, Max Ramsons, mentioned how the commotion caused a delay in Toulouse before the plane resumed its journey to Ibiza after refueling. FlightRadar24 data illustrated the flight path deviation over southern France before landing in Toulouse. Ryanair responded to the incident, mentioning that a small group of unruly passengers disrupted the flight, resulting in two individuals being offloaded in France under police supervision. The airline issued apologies to passengers for the inconvenience caused by the disruptive behavior beyond their control, stating that it was now a matter for local authorities to handle.
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