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Brawl erupts on Ryanair flight after tourist 'ignored seatbelt sign'
Crew called police after a disruptive passenger sparked a fight that delayed the descent, and the video drew more than 90,000 views online.
On Monday, October 5, a Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Ibiza descended into chaos as a mid-air brawl erupted between passengers at 35,000ft.
The incident began when a 28-year-old passenger refused to return to his seat despite the seatbelt sign being on, insisting on using the 'toilet' instead.
Harry Watson, a passenger from Northampton, witnessed the escalation, recounting that 'everyone started shouting at him' while a female crew member screamed 'sit down' to restore order.
The disruption forced the aircraft to delay its landing while circling. Upon arrival at Ibiza Airport, Police arrested and handcuffed the disruptive passenger.
Ryanair confirmed the passenger was removed, stating it maintains a 'strict zero tolerance policy towards passenger misconduct.' Footage of the altercation went viral, garnering over 90,000 views.
Shortly before the landing of an Ryanair aircraft from London-Stansted towards Ibiza, chaos erupts. Due to a disturbing passenger, the aircraft has to start a second run, leading to delays and a fight.