EasyJet flight chaos: Shirtless brawl forces Athens to landing
An easyJet flight from Antalya, Turkey, to London, had to make an emergency landing in Athens due to two passengers' disruptive behavior. The incident caused significant chaos onboard and ended with police intervention. A recording from the flight was posted online.
4:03 PM EDT, October 4, 2024
The easyJet plane, flying from Antalya to London, had to unexpectedly land in Athens because of the aggressive behavior of two men onboard. One of the passengers, who was shirtless, started an argument with other travelers.
According to a report published by the "Daily Mail," the situation escalated quickly when passengers began insulting each other, prompting the flight crew to intervene and try to calm them down.
The incident was recorded by passengers, and the video was posted on TikTok. It shows a shirtless man moving down the aisle and harassing other people onboard.
One of the passengers, wearing a white jacket, further incited the situation. Ultimately, the flight attendants pulled the aggressor away and directed him to the plane's rear.
Drunk passengers onboard. The pilot had to change course
Due to the commotion, the plane had to change its course and land at Athens airport. The police were waiting there to detain both passengers involved in the incident.
Internet users quickly expressed their opinions. Some suggested that airlines impose high fines on passengers who disrupt orders and even introduce lifetime bans for such behavior.
Disturbance onboard the plane. The airline speaks out
An easyJet spokesperson confirmed that the flight from Antalya to Gatwick on October 1st was diverted to Athens due to "two passengers behaving inappropriately."
The airline also issued a statement emphasizing that the safety of passengers and crew is "always an absolute priority," and such incidents are taken very seriously.
Although such situations are rare, they often attract widespread attention and highlight the problem of alcohol abuse during flights, which in turn leads to increasing calls for stricter regulations.
