LONDON- A drunk disruptive passenger attempted to breach the cockpit and exit door of easyJet (U2) flight U28235 from London Gatwick (LGW) to Kos (KGS), Greece while cruising at 30,000 feet.
The intoxicated individual declared his intention to assume control of the aircraft, criticizing the pilot’s handling of turbulence on Tuesday.
easyJet Drunk Passenger Storm Cockpit
The cabin crew confronted the unruly passenger, wrestling him to the ground amidst a malfunctioning intercom system. Some passengers assisted the crew in subduing the man, while others documented the incident on their phones or remained tensely seated.
As the chaos unfolded in the cabin, the pilot diverted the aircraft to Munich (MUC) for an emergency landing. Upon arrival, law enforcement boarded the plane, apprehended the disruptive passenger, and escorted him off in handcuffs.
Passengers vocalized their disapproval as the man was removed, with shouts of “Get off you loser” and a chorus of boos. The cabin erupted in applause following the incident, with particular praise directed at a passenger who reportedly helped restrain the troublemaker until the captain safely landed the aircraft.
The airline provided overnight accommodations for passengers as their journey was rescheduled. One traveler commended the cabin crew’s bravery but described the experience as deeply unsettling.
An easyJet spokesperson addressed the incident, stating that while such occurrences are rare, the airline maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards abusive or threatening behavior.
Similar Incident
This year in February, the Emirates (EK) cabin crew faced a challenging situation on a flight from Dubai (DXB) to Islamabad (ISB), dealing with a reportedly violent, intoxicated passenger.
The incident took place on Emirates flight EK614 during the night between February 24 and 25, spanning the two-and-a-half-hour journey to Islamabad.
Social media circulated video footage revealing cabin crew members using flexicuffs to restrain the disruptive passenger, who had exhibited violent behavior during the flight. The crew successfully subdued the individual, employing black flexicuffs provided by fellow crew members.
It is reported that Emirates cabin crew undergo annual Taekwondo training to handle and control disruptive passengers effectively. This training equips them with the necessary skills to manage such situations professionally and efficiently.
Despite attempts to pacify and sober the individual with water, reports indicate that the passenger continued to display disruptive behavior.
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