BELFAST- Law enforcement officials arrested an easyJet (U2) Passenger in her fifties at Manchester Airport (MAN) following disorderly conduct on a flight from Belfast City Airport (BHD).
The incident occurred upon the flight’s arrival at approximately 8:50 PM on Friday, with Manchester Police responding to reports of intoxicated and disruptive behavior onboard.
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Social media footage documents flight attendants confronting the passenger and warning of police intervention. The video concludes with law enforcement personnel boarding the aircraft and removing the woman from the plane, Belfast Telegraph reported.
Eyewitness Shauna Corr, 44, reported the passenger directed discriminatory remarks toward multiple ethnic and religious groups. The disruptive behavior included verbal attacks against Muslims and Ukrainian individuals, according to Corr’s account to the Manchester Evening News.
Corr detailed the passenger’s location several rows ahead, noting the impact on nearby travelers, particularly a couple seated behind the woman and children present on the flight. The witness emphasized the contrast between the passenger’s age and behavior, expressing surprise at such conduct from a middle-aged individual.
The situation intensified toward the flight’s conclusion, with the cabin crew maintaining professional control throughout the disturbance. Police authorities confirmed the passenger’s arrest for drunk and disorderly conduct, transferring her to custody following the landing.
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EasyJet has detailed the police intervention on flight EZY714 from Belfast City to Manchester on January 17, 2025, where cabin crew confronted disruptive passenger behavior. The airline confirmed law enforcement met the aircraft upon its arrival due to the incident.
The airline emphasized their cabin crew’s specialized training in situation assessment, highlighting their swift response to maintain flight safety. EasyJet stated the crew’s actions prevented any compromise to passenger security during the incident.
Greater Manchester Police revealed their officers responded to reports of intoxicated behavior at approximately 8:50 PM. Police officials confirmed the arrest of a woman in her fifties upon the flight’s arrival at Manchester Airport, where she remained in custody for questioning.
EasyJet maintains a strict policy against threatening or abusive behavior onboard their aircraft. The carrier’s spokesperson reinforced the company’s commitment to passenger and crew safety, noting such incidents remain uncommon on their flights.
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