Fight breaks out on Ryanair flight to Ibiza

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 15:29 · Archive

A passenger became disruptive on a Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Ibiza on October 5, leading to a mid-air fight.

A mid-air fight broke out on a Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Ibiza on October 5. Police were waiting at Ibiza Airport when the aircraft landed, and a disruptive passenger was removed following the incident.

Passenger Harry Watson, 28, told The Mirror that trouble began as the aircraft was preparing to land. A man got out of his seat to use the toilet despite the seatbelt sign being illuminated. Other passengers challenged the man over this, and the situation escalated into a fight.

Watson said the man allegedly became violent and needed to be restrained several times during the incident. Footage from inside the aircraft reportedly showed a member of cabin crew attempting to calm the situation and instructing a passenger to 'sit down'.

Ryanair confirmed that its crew called ahead for police assistance after the passenger became disruptive onboard. A Ryanair spokesperson said the airline operates a 'strict zero tolerance policy towards passenger misconduct' and will 'continue to take decisive action to combat unruly passenger behaviour'.

How it is being reported

• Police called after major brawl on Essex flightRyanair flight from London Stansted to Ibiza saw a reported mid-air brawl on October 5; police met the aircraft on landing and one man was reportedly arrested.Echo (Basildon) · 16 Oct, 15:00
• Police called after major brawl on Essex flightRyanair flight from London Stansted to Ibiza saw a reported mid-air brawl on October 5; police met the aircraft on landing and one man was reportedly arrested.Brentwood Guardian · 16 Oct, 15:00
• Police called after major brawl on Essex flightRyanair flight from London Stansted to Ibiza saw a reported mid-air brawl on October 5; police met the aircraft on landing and one man was reportedly arrested.Colchester Gazette · 16 Oct, 15:00

In this story: Ryanair · London Stansted Airport · Ibiza · Harry Watson

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