Brief
Passenger fight on Ryanair flight after ignoring seatbelt sign
A passenger who left his seat to use the toilet despite a seatbelt sign triggered a fight that delayed the Ryanair flight to Ibiza.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dubai – On 5 October, a Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Ibiza was disrupted when a passenger ignored the illuminated seatbelt sign to use the toilet as the aircraft prepared to descend. Other travellers confronted him, leading to a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical altercation involving several passengers, according to eyewitness Harry Watson, a 28‑year‑old from Northampton.
Cabin crew repeatedly instructed the man to return to his seat, and he had to be restrained more than once. The fight continued in the aisle until the aircraft landed at Ibiza Airport, where Spanish police boarded the plane and escorted the disruptive passenger away. Ryanair said its crew had requested police assistance and reiterated its zero‑tolerance policy for disruptive behaviour.
Key facts
- The incident occurred on 5 October on a Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Ibiza. (gulfnews.com)
- A passenger ignored the seatbelt sign to use the toilet, prompting a fight that involved several passengers. (gulfnews.com)
- Spanish police removed the disruptive passenger after the aircraft landed at Ibiza Airport. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Ryanair flight disrupted by mid-air brawl over ignored seatbelt sign”
