A flight operated by EasyJet, an Airbus A320 headed towards Greece’s Kos International Airport, had to divert and land at Germany’s Munich International Airport approximately two hours later due purportedly to a disruptive passenger who made the cabin feel like it was in a disaster movie.
Flight U28235: An unexpected detour
The trouble commenced within seconds of Flight U28235 having left London Gatwick Airport on Tuesday at about 1530 hours local time. Once the plane reached an altitude of more than 30,000 feet, the whiz of the passenger who had spiced a bit of whiskey into his system thought it would be interesting to rock the plane. Reportedly, one of these dared member of the public not only attempted to bust into the pilot area but got into a verbal argument with the captain whom she called ‘rubbish’ and threatened to fly the plane herself.
Cockpit storming and exit door drama
Issues escalated when a drunken passenger attempted to use the exit door of the aircraft leading to a scuffle with the flight attendants and other passengers present on board. The flight attendants along with other staff members were able to control the man but not before the passenger broke one of the intercom systems and caused distress to the remaining crew members.
Going viral. Video footage of the passengers’ reaction.
The incident soon gained a lot of media coverage, especially after a video showing the regrettable consequences emerged. Passengers in a clip uploaded on x after the episode, could be heard exclaiming, “let him out, ah, get off you loser,” as the German authorities removed the troublesome passenger. Another passenger was cheered for allegedly pinning the man down screaming till ‘Captain Mike landed us safely’. However, some of the passengers engaged in mocking the obnoxious flyer and sang the famous verse of KRS-One’s Syringe Smiling C “Sound of da Police”.
EasyJet’s approach.
Easy Jet made a comment concerning the incident, noticeably focusing on the fact that it was necessary to make an emergency landing as the passenger was behaving disruptively. The carrier Recovery provided assurance that there are enough resources in the center to guarantee the safety of the passengers. Passengers were provided hotel, meal and other amenities in Munich and proceeded to Greece the next day.
The company’s airline regretted the dispense this incident caused, despite their efforts of having the matter addressed it was not possible.
The call for change
Naturally, as the incident happened in airplane which involved mainly drunkenness, Ryanair’s O’Leary’s proposition of limiting drinks to two per person has equally resurfaced. who’s design to alter or ameliorate unruly passenger behavior on-board the planes might as well be given a second thought after this in-flight disaster.
